Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bateson 35MD
The Bateson 35MD is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 10kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 10kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Bateson 35MD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 725kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2775kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3030mm x 1680mm |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Bateson 35MD. 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 10kg 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.
Full 27-16 Transporter specifications →Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is rated 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Bateson 35MD?
The Bateson 35MD is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 10kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bateson 35MD?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bateson 35MD 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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