Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 55kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 55kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 660kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 55kg lighter empty
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 55kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 55kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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