Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 485kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 485kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | from 1200kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Brian James Race Transporter 5. 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 485kg 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 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 485kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 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 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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