Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 50kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 50kg 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 50kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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