Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Blue Line BLP35126
The Blue Line BLP35126 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Blue Line BLP35126 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Blue Line BLP35126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m) |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | - |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Blue Line BLP35126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the BLP35126 if...
- you want one that has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer
Used by plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers to carry a mini digger or pallet loads, with drop sides for easy loading.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Blue Line BLP35126?
The Blue Line BLP35126 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Blue Line BLP35126 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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