Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Nugent F4320T
The Nugent F4320T is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 155kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent F4320T is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent F4320T weighs 155kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Nugent F4320T | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 870kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Internal LxW | - | 4,250 x 2,000 (mm) |
| Bed height | - | 680 mm |
| Axles | - | 3 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Nugent F4320T. 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 155kg 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the F4320T if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A long tri axle flatbed with drop sides for contractors, landscapers and farms carrying pallets, materials and machinery.
Full F4320T specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Nugent F4320T?
The Nugent F4320T is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 155kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Nugent F4320T is a 14 ft x 6 ft 7 in tri axle 3.5 tonne flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Nugent F4320T?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 155kg lighter empty than the Nugent F4320T.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Nugent F4320T 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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