Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 535kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 535kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 1250kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 535kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 535kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 535kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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