Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bateson 48LT
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 235kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 350kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 235kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 350kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Bateson 48LT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3100kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 950kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2150kg |
| Internal length | - | 3600mm |
| Internal width | - | 1710mm |
| Internal height | - | 1800mm |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Bateson 48LT. 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 235kg 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 48LT if...
- you want one that is rated 350kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 235kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 350kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bateson 48LT 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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