Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 165kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 165kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 550kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Payload | - | 1450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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 750kg 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 165kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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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