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Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bockmann 4.2t Compact
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class. The Bockmann 4.2t Compact is a horsebox or horse trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Bockmann 4.2t Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked |
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Size | - | 2114mm x 6170mm x 3130mm |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Bockmann 4.2t Compact. 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 4.2t Compact if...
Bockmann 4.2t Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Bockmann 4.2t Compact?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Bockmann 4.2t Compact is a horsebox or horse trailer.
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