Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 90kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 90kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 805kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Payload | - | approx. 2695kg |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams CT177. 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 90kg 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 CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 90kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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