Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bateson 355B
The Bateson 355B is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 85kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 85kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Bateson 355B | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 800kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2700kg |
| Deck length | - | 5000mm |
| Deck width | - | 2100mm |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Bateson 355B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
- you want one that is 85kg lighter empty
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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 355B is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 85kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bateson 355B 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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