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Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 265kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 27-16 Transporter
Bateson 27-16 Transporter - image: batesontrailers.com
10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 27-16 TransporterM-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
Gross weight2,750kg3500kg
Unladen weight715kg980kg
Bed4,860mm x 1,870mm-
BrakesBraked, auto-reversing over-run-
Payload-2520kg
Internal length-3.1m
Internal width-1.67m

Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 265kg lighter empty

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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross

A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.

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Full 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 265kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 265kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.

Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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