Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 330kg lighter empty and carries 730kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 330kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 730kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 530kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2170kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 330kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 730kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 330kg lighter empty and carries 730kg more. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 330kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 730kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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