Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Tickners CP53
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,735kg more and is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 365kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 1,735kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 365kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 365kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Tickners CP53. 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 1,735kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 CP53 if...
- you want one that is 365kg lighter empty
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,735kg more and is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 365kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 365kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson 26MD, by 1,735kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Tickners CP53 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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