Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Fautras Provan
The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer. The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Fautras Provan | |
|---|---|---|
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.19m | - |
| Internal width | 1.65m | - |
| Internal height | 2.22m | - |
| External length | - | 4.27m |
| External width | - | 2.20m |
| External height | - | 2.69m |
| Unladen weight | - | 890-990kg |
| Gross weight | - | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Fautras Provan. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Ascot if...
A simple two-horse trailer from Bateson, similar in capacity to the maker's Deauville model. At 2300kg gross it stays towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup, which is why it turns up with private owners and small livery yards rather than professional transporters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Provan if...
A galvanised-chassis trailer built by the French maker Fautras, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers as a lightweight two-horse trailer. Its rot-proof floor and adjustable divider suit owners who want a trailer that will not need re-flooring after a few wet winters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Fautras Provan?
The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.
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