Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 71kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc weighs 71kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 786kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.04m/9'11" |
| Internal width | - | 1.62m/5'4" |
| Overall length | - | 5.00m/16'5" |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. 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 71kg 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 GH1054 Digadoc if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A livestock trailer from Ifor Williams' GH range, sold new through the maker's dealer network. Farms and livestock hauliers buy it for moving cattle or sheep rather than for horses or general goods.
Listed by
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 71kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 71kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc 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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