Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Indespension Daxara 158
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Indespension Daxara 158 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 650kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Unbraked, single axle |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Payload | - | 540kg |
| Size | - | 4'9" x 3'3" |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Indespension Daxara 158. 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 2.1 tonnes 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 Daxara 158 if...
One of the most common small trailers on British drives: a compact lidded box sold through Indespension and its dealers, bought by campers, anglers and householders for holiday luggage, tip runs and garden waste. At 650kg gross it can be towed by almost any car with a towbar.
Full Daxara 158 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Indespension Daxara 158?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Indespension Daxara 158 is a unbraked single axle camping and leisure trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Indespension Daxara 158 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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