Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,295kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,295kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 95kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 19cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 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 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 95kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 19cm wider inside
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 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 GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 1,295kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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