Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Bateson Deauville is 1,040kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,040kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 53cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 2.18m |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. 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 1,040kg 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 Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Bateson Deauville is 1,040kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 1,040kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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