Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 420kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 15cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 420kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson Deauville is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson Deauville is 15cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1500mm |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. 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 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 15cm 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 420kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 420kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 15cm wider inside. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 420kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer 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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