Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 4kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 4kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 4kg 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 4kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 4kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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