Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams HB610
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 735kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 weighs 735kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams HB610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 1450kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2050kg |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 2.07m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams HB610. 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 735kg 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 HB610 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 735kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 735kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams HB610 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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