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Bateson 100LT vs Debon Roadster C500

The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Debon Roadster C500
Debon Roadster C500 - image: macgregorsupplies.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTDebon Roadster C500
Gross weight10,000kg2,600kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)-
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)-
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring-
Unladen weight-625kg
Internal dimensions-3,130mm x 1,640mm x 2,010mm

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Debon Roadster 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

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.

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Buy or hire the Roadster C500 if...

A popular enclosed box trailer with market traders, mobile caterers and tradespeople who need secure, weatherproof storage in transit. The side-opening hatch version is the one most buyers want, because it allows quick access without swinging the rear doors open.

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Full Roadster C500 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Debon Roadster C500?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Debon Roadster C500 is a enclosed box van trailer, twin axle.

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Debon Roadster 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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