Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Tickners ECO644
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,565kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO644 is 285kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 1,565kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 285kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Tickners ECO644 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 215kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 535kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 1800mm |
| Internal width | - | 1175mm |
| Internal height | - | 1190mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Tickners ECO644. 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 1,565kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg 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 ECO644 if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
A budget box trailer for buyers wanting a lightweight, lockable trailer for camping, DIY or light haulage without a braked axle.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Tickners ECO644?
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,565kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO644 is 285kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Tickners ECO644 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Tickners ECO644?
The Tickners ECO644. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Tickners ECO644?
The Bateson 26MD, by 1,565kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Tickners ECO644 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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