Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Turatello F20
The Bateson 26MD is 350kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 350kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | approx. 850kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Turatello F20. 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 350kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 600kg 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 F20 if...
Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.
Listed by
- Turatello Trailers Ltd. - Nottingham, Burton Joyce
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Turatello F20?
The Bateson 26MD is 350kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Turatello F20?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 350kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Turatello F20 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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