Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Brian James Race Sport
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | up to 1930kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1070kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Brian James Race Sport. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Brian James Race Sport 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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