Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 265kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 265kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 980kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2,020kg |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 265kg 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 265kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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