Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Lider 32650
The Lider 32650 is 115kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 115kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 250kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Lider 32650 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 600kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 406 x 215cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Lider 32650. 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 250kg 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 32650 if...
- you want one that is 115kg lighter empty
Suits tradespeople and plant hirers who need to carry a mini digger, mower or pallet loads on a flat deck; the twin braked axles and 1900kg payload give more headroom than a single-axle flatbed.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Lider 32650?
The Lider 32650 is 115kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Lider 32650 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Lider 32650?
The Lider 32650. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Lider 32650 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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