Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 275kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 275kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 585kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 275kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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