Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 141kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | 1440kg | - |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 141kg lighter empty
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 141kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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