Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 1,237kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,237kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 1952kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 1548kg |
| Internal length | - | 5.22m |
| Internal width | - | 2.21m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 1,237kg 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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 1,237kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 1,237kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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