Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 1,185kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,185kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | - | 2.18m |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. 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 1,185kg 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 Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 1,185kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 1,185kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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