Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,325kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,325kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 125kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 1,325kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 125kg lighter empty
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,325kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 1,325kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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