Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 295kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 295kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 7cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 2cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 5kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 1735kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 5kg 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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that carries 295kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 7cm longer inside
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 295kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 5kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506, by 295kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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