Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Brian James Race Transporter 4
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 880kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 320kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 880kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 320kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Brian James Race Transporter 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | from 1180kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | up to 2320kg |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 2.12m |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Brian James Race Transporter 4. 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 320kg 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 Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that carries 880kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4 carries 880kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 320kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 320kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James Race Transporter 4?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4, by 880kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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