Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Cheval Liberte Multi Max
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 255kg lighter empty and is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Multi Max weighs 255kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Cheval Liberte Multi Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 970kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 1630kg |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Cheval Liberte Multi Max. 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 255kg 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.
Full 27-16 Transporter specifications →Buy or hire the Multi Max if...
A general-purpose double trailer positioned between the entry-level Touring range and the larger Maxi models. It is bought by owners who want twin-axle stability without stepping up to a 4-horse trailer.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- 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 Cheval Liberte Multi Max?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 255kg 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 Multi Max is a twin-axle double horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Cheval Liberte Multi Max?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 255kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Multi Max.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Cheval Liberte Multi Max 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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