Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 465kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 465kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | from 1180kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | up to 2320kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Brian James Race Transporter 4. 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 465kg 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 Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 465kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 465kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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