Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bateson 27-16 Transporter
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 365kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 365kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bateson 27-16 Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,750kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 715kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Bed | - | 4,860mm x 1,870mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reversing over-run |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bateson 27-16 Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 365kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 1,450kg 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 12LT and the Bateson 27-16 Transporter?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 365kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 27-16 Transporter?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 365kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT 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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