Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Bateson 35MD carries 2,265kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 485kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 2,265kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 485kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 510kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 1820mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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 2,265kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 485kg lighter empty
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 35MD carries 2,265kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 485kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 35MD, by 2,265kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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