Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams TT3621
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 275kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3621 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3621 weighs 275kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3621 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams TT3621 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 990kg (195/60R12C tyres) or 1000kg (185/70R13C tyres) |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2510kg (195/60R12C) or 2500kg (185/70R13C) |
| Internal length | - | 3.62m / 11'9" |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m / 6'5" |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams TT3621. 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 275kg 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 TT3621 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
The largest Ifor Williams tipper. A 3.6m by 1.95m body is chosen for bulky, lighter loads - green waste, clearance and bark - where volume runs out before weight does, and it is a staple of plant and tool hire fleets. Formerly sold as the TT126.
Full TT3621 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 275kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3621 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams TT3621 is a twin axle tipping trailer, 12ft body, electric tipping.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3621.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams TT3621 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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