Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Brian James General Plant
The Brian James General Plant is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2593kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.6m x 1.8m |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Brian James General Plant. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire 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 simple in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Full 27-16 Transporter specifications →Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Brian James General Plant 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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