Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 205kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000 weighs 205kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 920kg |
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 x 16.2hh horses |
| Floor | - | Aluminium and solid wood floor with rubber matting |
| Unload | - | Front and rear unload |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000. 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 205kg 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 Supreme 2000 if...
A lightweight British horse trailer aimed at owners who want something easy to tow behind an ordinary family car, carrying two horses up to 16.2 hands. Front and rear unloading makes it easier to load and turn horses out at a show or yard.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 205kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000 is a british twin-horse trailer built as a lightweight, easy-to-tow model.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 205kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme 2000.
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