Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1.4 tonnes more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1.4 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 200kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2840kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 1.4 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1.4 tonnes more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 1.4 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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