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Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Tickners ECO745

The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 440kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 27-16 Transporter
Bateson 27-16 Transporter - image: batesontrailers.com
Tickners ECO745
Tickners ECO745 - image: ticknertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 27-16 TransporterTickners ECO745
Gross weight2,750kg750kg
Unladen weight715kg275kg
BrakesBraked, auto-reversing over-runUnbraked
Bed4,860mm x 1,870mm-
Payload-475kg
Internal length-2100mm
Internal width-1175mm
Internal height-1470mm
Axles-1

Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Tickners ECO745. 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 tonnes 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 ECO745 if...

  • you want one that is 440kg lighter empty

A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Tickners ECO745?

The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 440kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..

Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Tickners ECO745?

The Tickners ECO745. It is 440kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.

Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Tickners ECO745 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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