Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 300kg heavier gross and is 2cm wider inside. The Bateson Deauville is 60kg lighter empty and is 3cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 60kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 2cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson Deauville is 3cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.67m |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 60kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 3cm longer inside
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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 300kg heavier gross and is 2cm wider inside. The Bateson Deauville is 60kg lighter empty and is 3cm longer inside. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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