Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 265kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 265kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 980kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Fautras Oblic+2. 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 Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 265kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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