Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Bateson 26MD is 600kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 600kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 1100 kg |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | - |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
| Internal length | - | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | - | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 600kg 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 Supreme Ultra if...
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Bateson 26MD is 600kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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