Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2,600kg, braked |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Platform size | - | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) |
| Axles | - | twin axle |
| Floor | - | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter. 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 150kg 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Blue Line Beaver Tail 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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