Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Blue Line BLP35126
The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Blue Line BLP35126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m) |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Blue Line BLP35126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
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 BLP35126 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Used by plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers to carry a mini digger or pallet loads, with drop sides for easy loading.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Blue Line BLP35126?
The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Blue Line BLP35126 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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