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Bateson 35MD vs Krone Mega

The Krone Mega carries 29,875kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 35MD
Bateson 35MD - image: chrishartleytrailers.com
Krone Mega
Krone Mega - image: KRONE

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 35MDKrone Mega
Payload2775kg32650 kg
Gross weight3500kg-
Unladen weight725kg-
Internal bed3030mm x 1680mm-
Permissible total weight-39000 kg
Dead weight-6350 kg
Clear side length-13620 mm
Clear side width-2480 mm

Sources: Bateson 35MD, Krone Mega. 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.

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Full 35MD specifications →

Buy or hire the Mega if...

  • you want one that carries 29,875kg more

A tall-bodied curtainside trailer used by hauliers to maximise cubic load space for bulky but relatively light freight, within standard road height limits.

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Full Mega specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Krone Mega?

The Krone Mega carries 29,875kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Krone Mega is a high-cube curtainside semi-trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Krone Mega?

The Krone Mega, by 29,875kg.

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