Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Lider 32680
The Lider 32680 is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 15kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 15kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 700kg |
| 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 32680. 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 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 15kg lighter empty
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680 is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 15kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Lider 32680 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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