Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Brian James Tipper 2
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 2 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 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2700kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 785kg to 1200kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 1835kg to 2500kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide |
| Axles | - | 2 or 3 (model dependent) |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Brian James Tipper 2. 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 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Brian James Tipper 2?
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 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper 2.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Brian James Tipper 2 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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