Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,175kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 25kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,175kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 25kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2615kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams CT166. 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 25kg 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 CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 1,175kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,175kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 25kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,175kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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