Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Humbaur HTK. 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 HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Humbaur HTK 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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