Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Tickners ECO745
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,625kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 225kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 1,625kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 225kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 275kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 475kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2100mm |
| Internal width | - | 1175mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Tickners ECO745. 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 1,625kg 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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Tickners ECO745?
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,625kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 225kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Tickners ECO745 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 ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Tickners ECO745?
The Bateson 26MD, by 1,625kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Tickners ECO745 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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