Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 660kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,450kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 660kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,450kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 55kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 245kg |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Maypole MP6810. 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 2,450kg 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 MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 660kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 660kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,450kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 660kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Maypole MP6810 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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