Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 185kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 185kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 185kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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