Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Erde 102
The Erde 102 is 660kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,450kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 660kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,450kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 55kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.06m / 3'5" |
| Internal width | - | 0.85m / 2'9" |
| Payload | - | 245kg |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Erde 102. 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 2,450kg 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 102 if...
- you want one that is 660kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Erde 102?
The Erde 102 is 660kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,450kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Erde 102?
The Erde 102. It is 660kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Erde 102 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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