Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 33cm (1ft) longer inside. The Bateson Deauville is 140kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 140kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 33cm (1ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 14cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 1,000kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.79m |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 140kg 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 HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 33cm (1ft) longer inside. The Bateson Deauville is 140kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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