Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bockmann AH 4320/30
The Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Bockmann AH 4320/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2,123kg |
| Interior length | - | 4,300mm |
| Interior width | - | 2,080mm |
| Loading angle | - | 10 degrees (hydraulic tilt bed) |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Bockmann AH 4320/30. 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the AH 4320/30 if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
A low-angle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter for loading standard cars without ramps. It suits vehicle traders, recovery firms and enthusiasts moving one car at a time behind a family-sized tow car.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Bockmann AH 4320/30?
The Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Bockmann AH 4320/30 is a twin-axle car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bockmann AH 4320/30 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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