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Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 620kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 27-16 Transporter figures and full M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer figures.
Choose 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 straightforward in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Full specifications →Choose the 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
Bateson 27-16 Transporter: 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 straightforward in a way it is not on a flatbed. M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer: The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
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