Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Debon Roadster Platform is 580kg lighter empty and is 14cm wider inside. The Bateson Deauville is rated 1,550kg heavier gross and carries 970kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 580kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson Deauville is rated 1,550kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson Deauville carries 970kg more.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 14cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson Deauville is 16cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 3035mm |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1785mm |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 rated 1,550kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 970kg more
- you want one that is 16cm longer inside
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
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 580kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform is 580kg lighter empty and is 14cm wider inside. The Bateson Deauville is rated 1,550kg heavier gross and carries 970kg more. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 580kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson Deauville, by 970kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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