Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams DP120
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams DP120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | - |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
| Size | - | 14ft x 6ft |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams DP120. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
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 DP120 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams DP120?
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams DP120 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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