Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Bateson 27-16 Transporter
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 455kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 455kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Bateson 27-16 Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,750kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 715kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked, auto-reversing over-run |
| Payload | 490kg | - |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Bed | - | 4,860mm x 1,870mm |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Bateson 27-16 Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 455kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
A hydraulic tilt-bed transporter used by recovery operators, car dealers and track-day owners. The hydraulic tilt rather than a winch and ramps is the whole reason to choose it: loading a low or non-running car alone is simple in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Full 27-16 Transporter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Bateson 27-16 Transporter?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 455kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bateson 27-16 Transporter?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 455kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bateson 27-16 Transporter 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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