Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Nugent F4320T
The Bateson 26MD is 370kg lighter empty. The Nugent F4320T is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Nugent F4320T weighs 370kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Nugent F4320T is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Nugent F4320T | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 870kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal LxW | - | 4,250 x 2,000 (mm) |
| Bed height | - | 680 mm |
| Axles | - | 3 |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Nugent F4320T. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is 370kg lighter empty
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the F4320T if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A long tri axle flatbed with drop sides for contractors, landscapers and farms carrying pallets, materials and machinery.
Full F4320T specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Nugent F4320T?
The Bateson 26MD is 370kg lighter empty. The Nugent F4320T is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Nugent F4320T is a 14 ft x 6 ft 7 in tri axle 3.5 tonne flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Nugent F4320T?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 370kg lighter empty than the Nugent F4320T.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Nugent F4320T on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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