Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Bateson Ascot is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Bateson Ascot is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson Ascot is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 1.25m |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Internal height | 2.22m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Ascot if...
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) longer inside
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 GD84 if...
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Bateson Ascot is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 64cm (2ft) longer inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
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