Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Woodford Galaxy
The Bateson 26MD is 750kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 150kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 750kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 150kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Woodford Galaxy. 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 750kg lighter empty
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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 150kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 26MD is 750kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 150kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 750kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 150kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Woodford Galaxy 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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