Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Nugent F3720H
The Nugent F3720H has a bed 62cm (2ft) longer and is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Nugent F3720H has a bed 62cm (2ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 50kg more empty.
- Payload: the Nugent F3720H carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Nugent F3720H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2825kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 3650mm x 2000mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Nugent F3720H. 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 F3720H if...
- you want one that has a bed 62cm (2ft) longer
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 50kg more
A general haulage flatbed for farmers and small contractors moving bales, machinery or building materials, built around Nugent's own suspension design and Knott brakes rather than a bought-in chassis.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H has a bed 62cm (2ft) longer and is 50kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Nugent F3720H is a a twin-axle flatbed trailer with Nugent's Dual Drive suspension.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Nugent F3720H 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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