Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 465kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 465kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson Deauville is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 rated 900kg heavier gross
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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 465kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 465kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 465kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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