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Bateson Deauville vs Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter

The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 300kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson Deauville
Bateson Deauville - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Beaver Tail Transporter
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson DeauvilleBlue Line Beaver Tail Transporter
Gross weight2300kg2,600kg, braked
Unladen weight860kg-
Payload1440kg-
Internal length3190mm-
Internal width1650mm-
Internal height2220mm-
Platform size-12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m)
Axles-twin axle
Floor-phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck

Sources: Bateson Deauville, Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Deauville if...

Bateson's standard horsebox trailer, fitted with a saddle rack and cover as standard, for owners of one or two horses up to 17 hands. It is positioned as a simple alternative to the pricier continental horsebox brands.

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Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...

  • you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross

A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.

Full Beaver Tail Transporter specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter?

The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer.

Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter 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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