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Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs M-Tec 8ft 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 600kg |
| 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 8ft 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the M-Tec 8ft 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer: A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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