Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 410kg lighter empty and carries 810kg more. The Bateson Deauville is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 410kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 810kg more.
- Internal width: the Bateson Deauville is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson Deauville is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.25m |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) longer inside
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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 410kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 810kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 410kg lighter empty and carries 810kg more. The Bateson Deauville is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 64cm (2ft) longer inside. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 410kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 810kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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