Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 377kg 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 377kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 338kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Unbraked |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Payload | - | 412kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2100mm x 1250mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. 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 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 →Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 377kg lighter empty
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 377kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 377kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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