Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Tickners GB855
The Bateson 26MD carries 750kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 750kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 1350kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Tickners GB855. 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 750kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson 26MD carries 750kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 50kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Tickners GB855?
The Bateson 26MD, by 750kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Tickners GB855 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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