Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Debon C800
The Bateson 12LT is 650kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,550kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C800 weighs 650kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C800 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C800 carries 1,550kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Debon C800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 370-433cm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 178-201cm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 179.5-201cm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2500kg |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Debon C800. 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 650kg 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 C800 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,550kg more
A large box van aimed at businesses moving significant volumes of stock or equipment, such as caterers or event hire firms, needing a full 3500kg-class trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Debon C800?
The Bateson 12LT is 650kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,550kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C800?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C800?
The Debon C800, by 1,550kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C800 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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