Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Nugent P3116H
The Bateson 26MD is 235kg lighter empty. The Nugent P3116H is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 665kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3116H weighs 235kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 665kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Nugent P3116H. 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 235kg 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 665kg more
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Nugent P3116H?
The Bateson 26MD is 235kg lighter empty. The Nugent P3116H is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 665kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Nugent P3116H?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3116H.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 665kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Nugent P3116H 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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