Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 135kg lighter empty and carries 135kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 135kg more empty.
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 135kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 590kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2910kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.05 x 1.70 |
| Bed height | - | 367mm |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. 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
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that is 135kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 135kg more
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 135kg lighter empty and carries 135kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 135kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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