Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Lider 39394
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 39394 is 441kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 441kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Lider 39394 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 274kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Unbraked |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 253cm |
| Internal width | - | 134cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Lider 39394. 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 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 39394 if...
- you want one that is 441kg lighter empty
The unbraked version of the 34392 general purpose trailer, for DIY and garden use where the lower gross weight keeps it towable by smaller cars.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Lider 39394?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 39394 is 441kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Lider 39394 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Lider 39394?
The Lider 39394. It is 441kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Lider 39394 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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