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Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Stewart GX16-21 L

The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 4,785kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 27-16 Transporter
Bateson 27-16 Transporter - image: batesontrailers.com
Stewart GX16-21 L
Stewart GX16-21 L - image: Rising Sun Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 27-16 TransporterStewart GX16-21 L
Unladen weight715kg5,500kg
Gross weight2,750kg-
Bed4,860mm x 1,870mm-
BrakesBraked, auto-reversing over-run-
Carrying capacity-16,000kg
Cubic capacity-grain 21m3, silage 37m3
Body-6700 x 2450 x 1370mm

Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Stewart GX16-21 L. 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 4,785kg 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.

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Buy or hire the GX16-21 L if...

A large bulk trailer used to cart grain and root crops at harvest, with an easy sheet system to cover the load without climbing on top. Farmers hire extra units like this at harvest to move crop faster than their own trailers allow.

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Full GX16-21 L specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Stewart GX16-21 L?

The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 4,785kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Stewart GX16-21 L is a bulk agricultural trailer with easy sheet cover.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Stewart GX16-21 L?

The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 4,785kg lighter empty than the Stewart GX16-21 L.

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