Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bockmann KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F
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 KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2700kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked (overrun) |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2045kg |
| Internal length | - | 3255mm |
| Internal width | - | 1515mm |
| Internal height | - | 2093mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Bockmann KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F. 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 KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F if...
A low-loading, fully enclosed box trailer aimed at tradespeople who need to carry tools, motorbikes or equipment securely and out of the weather. The low load height makes wheeling heavy items in and out easier than a high-sided box.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Bockmann KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F?
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 KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F is a low-loader box trailer with aluminium body and polyester front.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bockmann KT-PB-AL 3015/27 M F 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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