Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Brian James C4
The Brian James C4 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James C4 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Brian James C4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | - |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Size | - | 2m x 4.5m loading area |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Brian James C4. 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.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the C4 if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
Brian James C4, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Brian James C4?
The Brian James C4 is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Brian James C4 is a car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James C4 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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