Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,255kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,255kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 55kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 805kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams CT177. 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 CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 1,255kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 55kg lighter empty
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,255kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 55kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 1,255kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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