Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D is 270kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 270kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 445kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 1555kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Nugent G2512D. 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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is 270kg lighter empty
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D is 270kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 270kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Nugent G2512D 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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