Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 290kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 290kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 425kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 150kg 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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 290kg lighter empty
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 290kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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