Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 460kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 460kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson Deauville is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 900kg heavier gross
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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 460kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 460kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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