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Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams GD85
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 27-16 Transporter figures and full Ifor Williams GD85 figures.
Choose 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 straightforward in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Full specifications →Choose the GD85 if...
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Single and twin axle share the same bed size, so the choice is entirely about payload and towing stability rather than capacity.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams GD85?
Bateson 27-16 Transporter: 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 straightforward in a way it is not on a flatbed. Ifor Williams GD85: The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
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