Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Brian James Tipper
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 70kg lighter empty and is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 70kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | from 785kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | up to 2500kg |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Brian James Tipper. 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 70kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 50kg heavier gross
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 Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Brian James Tipper?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 70kg lighter empty and is rated 50kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Brian James Tipper?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Brian James Tipper 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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