Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Brian James Tipper 2
The Brian James Tipper 2 carries 395kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper 2 carries 395kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 75kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Brian James Tipper 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2700kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 785kg to 1200kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 1835kg to 2500kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide |
| Axles | - | 2 or 3 (model dependent) |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Brian James Tipper 2. 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 Tipper 2 if...
- you want one that carries 395kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 75kg lighter empty
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Tipper 2 carries 395kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Tipper 2. It is 75kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Tipper 2, by 395kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Brian James Tipper 2 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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