Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Debon C500
The Debon C500 carries 1,050kg more and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 250kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Debon C500 carries 1,050kg more.
- Gross weight: the Debon C500 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Debon C500 is 1.4m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Debon C500 weighs 250kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Debon C500 is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside.
- Internal width: the Debon C500 is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 320cm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 167cm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 200cm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2000kg |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Debon C500. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the C500 if...
- you want one that carries 1,050kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.4m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside
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 12LT and the Debon C500?
The Debon C500 carries 1,050kg more and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 250kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C500?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Debon C500.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500, by 1,050kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C500 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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