Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bockmann Big Champion E SKA
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 619kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 350kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 619kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 350kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2400kg (GVWR) |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 1401kg |
| Total length | - | 4726mm |
| Total width | - | 2350mm |
| Stalls | - | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. 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 350kg 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 Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 619kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 619kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 350kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 619kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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