Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2700kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked (overrun) |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2134kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3240mm x 1800mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27. 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 50kg 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 HL-AL 3218/27 if...
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 50kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 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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