Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The Bateson 26MD carries 125kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 125kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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 carries 125kg more
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 ProLine Beavertail if...
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The Bateson 26MD carries 125kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The Bateson 26MD, by 125kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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