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Bateson Deauville vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail

The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 535kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson Deauville
Bateson Deauville - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail - image: prgtrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson DeauvillePRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
Gross weight2300kg3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models)
Payload1440kg1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration
Unladen weight860kg-
Internal length3190mm-
Internal width1650mm-
Internal height2220mm-
Internal bed-4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide
Axles-Twin or Tri
Brakes-Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes)

Sources: Bateson Deauville, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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.

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Buy or hire the ProLine Beavertail if...

  • you want one that carries 535kg more
  • you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross

The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?

The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 535kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..

Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?

The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail, by 535kg.

Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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