Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 195kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 195kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 910kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 195kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 195kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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