Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 350kg lighter empty and is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 350kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 19cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 510kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 4.0m |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.84m |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams CT136HD. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Deauville if...
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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 350kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 19cm wider inside
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 350kg lighter empty and is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 350kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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