Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 601kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD carries 2,249kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 601kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 2,249kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 124kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 526kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 144cm |
| Internal width | - | 98cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Erde 153. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that carries 2,249kg more
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.
Full 35MD specifications →Buy or hire the 153 if...
- you want one that is 601kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Full 153 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Erde 153?
The Erde 153 is 601kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD carries 2,249kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 601kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Erde 153?
The Bateson 35MD, by 2,249kg.
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