Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 435kg 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 435kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 280kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Unbraked |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Payload | - | 470kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 435kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 435kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 435kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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