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Bateson Deauville vs Tickners RL5000

The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson Deauville
Bateson Deauville - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
RL5000
Tickners RL5000

Specifications side by side

Bateson DeauvilleTickners RL5000
Gross weight2300kg2,600-3,500kg depending on model
Unladen weight860kg1,020-1,160kg depending on model
Payload1440kg-
Internal length3190mm-
Internal width1650mm-
Internal height2220mm-
Overall length-7,000mm
Bed length-4,870mm
Overall height-2,400mm
Axles-2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels

Sources: Bateson Deauville, Tickners RL5000. 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 RL5000 if...

An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.

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Full RL5000 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Tickners RL5000?

The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.

Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Tickners RL5000 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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