Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 588kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2100mm x 1300mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75. 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 2 tonnes 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 TL-AL 2113/75 if...
A longer-bedded alternative to the TL-AL 1711/75 within the same 750kg unbraked-class weight, giving a bit more deck length for the same towing limit. It is aimed at private buyers who tow with a car licence.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 is a small single-axle low-loader box trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 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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