Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 580kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 120kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 580kg more.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 120kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2,020kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 120kg 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
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that carries 580kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 580kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 120kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 580kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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