Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 250kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 87cm (3ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 250kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson Deauville is 87cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson Deauville is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.53m |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 87cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 12cm wider inside
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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 250kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 87cm (3ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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