Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | up to 2320kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1180kg |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Brian James Race Transporter 4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
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 Transporter 4 if...
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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