Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Debon C255
The Bateson 100LT is rated 8.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.7m (12ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 8.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 3.7m (12ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 95cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Debon C255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 1300kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 230cm (255cm to front curve) |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 125cm |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | 1 |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 370kg |
| Payload | - | 930kg |
| Internal height | - | 155cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Debon C255. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 8.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 3.7m (12ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 95cm (3ft) wider inside
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the C255 if...
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Debon C255?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 8.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.7m (12ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Debon C255 on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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