Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Stewart GX 15 FT
The Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 12.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 12.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Stewart GX 15 FT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 15,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Length | - | 7,900-9,700mm (26-32ft) |
| Tare weight | - | 3,980kg |
| Axles | - | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
| Tyres | - | 385/65Rx22.5 standard, 435/50Rx19.5 flotation option |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Stewart GX 15 FT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
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 GX 15 FT if...
- you want one that is rated 12.4 tonnes heavier gross
A 15-tonne flat trailer from Scottish maker Stewart Trailers, built for farms and hire fleets moving bulky loads such as bales or machinery. The choice of standard or flotation tyres lets it be set up for road use or softer ground.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Stewart GX 15 FT?
The Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 12.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Stewart GX 15 FT is a twin-axle flat trailer for agricultural and general haulage use.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Stewart GX 15 FT on a car licence?
Stewart GX 15 FT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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