Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 715kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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