Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Blue Line BL750E
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Blue Line BL750E | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 750kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Unbraked |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft2in x 4ft1in |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Blue Line BL750E. 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 BL750E if...
Blue Line's entry-level general purpose trailer, bought by DIY users and small tradespeople who want a light trailer any car can tow.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Blue Line BL750E?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Blue Line BL750E is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Blue Line BL750E 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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