Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 150kg lighter empty and is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 150kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 865kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 1735kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 150kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross
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 HBX506 if...
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 150kg lighter empty and is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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