Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy carries 810kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 390kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 810kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 390kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Woodford Galaxy. 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 390kg 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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that carries 810kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy carries 810kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is 390kg lighter empty. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 390kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 810kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Woodford Galaxy 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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