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Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Erde 122

The Erde 122 is 650kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 27-16 Transporter
Bateson 27-16 Transporter - image: batesontrailers.com
Erde 122
Erde 122 - image: erdetrailersuk.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 27-16 TransporterErde 122
Unladen weight715kg65kg
Gross weight2,750kg-
Bed4,860mm x 1,870mm-
BrakesBraked, auto-reversing over-run-
Payload-337kg
Internal length-120cm
Internal width-92cm
Internal height-35cm

Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Erde 122. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...

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 122 if...

  • you want one that is 650kg lighter empty

Erde's smallest general purpose trailer, bought by owners of small cars who want an occasional-use trailer for camping gear or light DIY loads.

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Full 122 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Erde 122?

The Erde 122 is 650kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Erde 122 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..

Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Erde 122?

The Erde 122. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.

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