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Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Lider Alicante

The Lider Alicante is 579kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 27-16 Transporter
Bateson 27-16 Transporter - image: batesontrailers.com
Lider Alicante
Lider Alicante - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 27-16 TransporterLider Alicante
Gross weight2,750kg750kg
Unladen weight715kg136kg
BrakesBraked, auto-reversing over-runUnbraked
Bed4,860mm x 1,870mm-
Internal length-150cm
Internal width-100cm
Internal height-39cm
Axles-1

Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Lider Alicante. 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 Alicante if...

  • you want one that is 579kg lighter empty

A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Lider Alicante?

The Lider Alicante is 579kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..

Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Lider Alicante?

The Lider Alicante. It is 579kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.

Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Lider Alicante 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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