Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 435kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 435kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
| Internal width | - | 1785mm |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 2 tonnes 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 Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 435kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 435kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 435kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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