Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 265kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 265kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 980kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 265kg 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.
Full 27-16 Transporter specifications →Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 265kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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