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Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Brian James A Transporter (A4)
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Brian James A Transporter (A4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2,000kg to 3,000kg depending on variant |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | 3.7m x 1.8m up to 5.0m x 2.0m depending on variant |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked, tandem axle |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 27-16 Transporter figures and full Brian James A Transporter (A4) figures.
Choose 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 straightforward in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Full specifications →Choose the A Transporter (A4) if...
One of the most common car trailers in Britain, bought by trade and private owners for moving road cars, project cars and small vans. The reason it sells is the spread of bed length and gross weight combinations, which lets you match the trailer to the tow car rather than the other way round.
A range rather than a single trailer. Bed size and gross weight vary together across the model codes, so confirm the exact variant before relying on any figure.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Brian James A Transporter (A4)?
Bateson 27-16 Transporter: 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 straightforward in a way it is not on a flatbed. Brian James A Transporter (A4): One of the most common car trailers in Britain, bought by trade and private owners for moving road cars, project cars and small vans. The reason it sells is the spread of bed length and gross weight combinations, which lets you match the trailer to the tow car rather than the other way round.
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