Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Brian James Race Sport
The Brian James Race Sport carries 490kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 210kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Sport carries 490kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 210kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3000kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | from 1070kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | up to 1930kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Brian James Race Sport. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Deauville if...
- you want one that is 210kg lighter empty
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 Race Sport if...
- you want one that carries 490kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Race Sport carries 490kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 210kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James Race Sport?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Race Sport, by 490kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James Race Sport 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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