Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Debon C500
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.8m (9ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 2.8m (9ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 53cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2600kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 320cm |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 167cm |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | 2 |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Payload | - | 2000kg |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Debon C500. 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 7.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.8m (9ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) 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 C500 if...
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Debon C500?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.8m (9ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Debon C500 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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