Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Payload | 2670kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Internal length | - | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | - | 2.18m |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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