Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Debon C700
The Debon C700 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Debon C700 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Debon C700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2600kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Debon C700. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
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 C700 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
A mid-length box van in the Roadster range for businesses needing more load length than the C500 without moving to the largest chassis.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Debon C700?
The Debon C700 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Debon C700 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C700 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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