Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Cheval Liberte Hippomobile
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 200kg lighter empty and is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile weighs 200kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Cheval Liberte Hippomobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 915kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| External dimensions | - | 5,950 x 2,150 x 2,750mm |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,150 x 1,670 x 2,300mm |
| Carriage platform | - | 1,520 x 1,920mm |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Cheval Liberte Hippomobile. 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 200kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 150kg 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Hippomobile if...
A two-horse trailer with a front platform sized to carry a horse-drawn carriage, aimed at driving competitors rather than everyday riders. It lets one outfit move both horses and the carriage they pull in a single tow, which is why it turns up with carriage-driving yards rather than general livery use.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 200kg lighter empty and is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile is a twin horse trailer with front carriage-carrying platform.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Cheval Liberte Hippomobile 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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