Head to head
Bateson Derby vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Bateson Derby is 425kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 84cm (3ft) longer inside and is 30cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 425kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 84cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Derby | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal length | 2.70m | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1.50m | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 1,700kg | - |
| Payload | approx. 1,025kg | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: Bateson Derby, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Derby if...
- you want one that is 425kg lighter empty
A light double horse trailer that can be towed by a large saloon car rather than needing a 4x4, thanks to its low unladen weight. It suits owners moving one or two horses locally who want to avoid buying a heavier, purpose-built tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 84cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30cm wider inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Derby and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Bateson Derby is 425kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 84cm (3ft) longer inside and is 30cm wider inside. The Bateson Derby is a lightweight rear-unload double horse trailer; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Bateson Derby or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Bateson Derby. It is 425kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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