Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,060kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 140kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,060kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 140kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2500kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). 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 140kg lighter empty
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 U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that carries 1,060kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
The U-Tilt range is Indespension's answer to ramp-loaded plant trailers, tipping the whole bed down rather than using fold-out ramps, which suits low-clearance machinery. It is generally compared with Ifor Williams' ramped GX plant trailers by hire fleets choosing between the two loading systems.
Full U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 1,060kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 140kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is a a twin-axle tilting flatbed trailer for plant and machinery, using twin hydraulic rams to tip the bed for low loading..
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 1,060kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") 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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