Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,150kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,150kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 50kg lighter empty
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 GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 1,150kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,150kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 50kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 1,150kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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