Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams BV64e
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 515kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 515kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams BV64e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 200kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Unbraked |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Payload | - | 300kg |
| Internal length | - | 1.85m |
| Internal width | - | 1.15m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams BV64e. 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 2,250kg heavier gross
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 BV64e if...
- you want one that is 515kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 515kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 515kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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