Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Debon Roadster Platform is 64cm (2ft) wider inside and is 99cm (3ft) longer inside. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 20kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 64cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Debon Roadster Platform is 99cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Debon Roadster Platform weighs 20kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer carries 20kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 3035mm |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 1785mm |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Debon Roadster Platform. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 20kg more
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 99cm (3ft) longer inside
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform is 64cm (2ft) wider inside and is 99cm (3ft) longer inside. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 20kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Debon Roadster Platform.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer, by 20kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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