Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 25kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 25kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 690kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 25kg lighter empty
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
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 GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 750kg heavier gross and is 25kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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