Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Stewart GX16-21 L
The Bateson 26MD is 5 tonnes lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Stewart GX16-21 L weighs 5 tonnes more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Stewart GX16-21 L | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 5,500kg |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | - |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Carrying capacity | - | 16,000kg |
| Cubic capacity | - | grain 21m3, silage 37m3 |
| Body | - | 6700 x 2450 x 1370mm |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Stewart GX16-21 L. 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 5 tonnes 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 GX16-21 L if...
A large bulk trailer used to cart grain and root crops at harvest, with an easy sheet system to cover the load without climbing on top. Farmers hire extra units like this at harvest to move crop faster than their own trailers allow.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Stewart GX16-21 L?
The Bateson 26MD is 5 tonnes lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Stewart GX16-21 L is a bulk agricultural trailer with easy sheet cover.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Stewart GX16-21 L?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 5 tonnes lighter empty than the Stewart GX16-21 L.
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