Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 1,295kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 1,295kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 95kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 765kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2735kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that carries 1,295kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 95kg lighter empty
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 1,295kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 1,295kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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