Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 385kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 385kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Woodford Widebody. 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 rated 1,450kg 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 385kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 385kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 385kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Woodford Widebody 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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