Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Brian James Race Sport
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 355kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 355kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3000kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | from 1070kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | up to 1930kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Brian James Race Sport. 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 355kg lighter empty
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 Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 355kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Brian James Race Sport?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 355kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Brian James Race Sport 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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