Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,440kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,440kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 240kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2880kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 1,440kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 240kg lighter empty
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,440kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 240kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 1,440kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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