Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Cheval Liberte Touring One
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,150kg heavier gross and is 35kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,150kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring One weighs 35kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Cheval Liberte Touring One | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 750kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 850kg |
| Internal length | - | 3200mm |
| Internal width | - | 1360mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Cheval Liberte Touring One. 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 rated 1,150kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 35kg 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 Touring One if...
An entry-level single-horse trailer aimed at owners with one horse and a smaller tow vehicle, since its low unladen weight keeps it within reach of many car-based towing limits. It is a common first trailer for leisure riders.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,150kg heavier gross and is 35kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 35kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring One.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Cheval Liberte Touring One 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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