Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Turatello F20
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 135kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 135kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | approx. 850kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Turatello F20. 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
- you want one that is 135kg 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 F20 if...
Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.
Listed by
- Turatello Trailers Ltd. - Nottingham, Burton Joyce
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Turatello F20?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 135kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Turatello F20?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Turatello F20 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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