Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Lider 32750
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross. The Lider 32750 is 345kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 345kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Lider 32750 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 370kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 361 x 185 x 11cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Lider 32750. 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 1,450kg 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 32750 if...
- you want one that is 345kg lighter empty
Bought by owners of small classic cars, kit cars or motorbikes-with-sidecar who want a lightweight single-axle transporter that a mid-size car can legally tow.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Lider 32750?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross. The Lider 32750 is 345kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Lider 32750 is a a braked single-axle car transporter trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Lider 32750?
The Lider 32750. It is 345kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Lider 32750 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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