Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Bateson Ascot is 35cm (1ft) wider inside and is 11cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Bateson Ascot is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson Ascot is 11cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 3.08m |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 1.30m |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Internal height | 2.22m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 767kg |
| Payload | - | 833kg |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Ifor Williams HB403. 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 35cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 11cm 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 HB403 if...
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bateson Ascot is 35cm (1ft) wider inside and is 11cm longer inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
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