Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,080kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 120kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,080kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 120kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 8cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.73m |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams BV126. 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
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that carries 1,080kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 8cm wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,080kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 120kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,080kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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