Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Debon C900
The Bateson 12LT is 750kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,450kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C900 weighs 750kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C900 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C900 carries 1,450kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Debon C900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 1100kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2400kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Debon C900. 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 750kg 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 C900 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,450kg more
The longest box van in the Roadster line, for businesses that need maximum internal length within the 3500kg unbraked-towing-vehicle-friendly class.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Debon C900?
The Bateson 12LT is 750kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,450kg 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 C900 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight, longer than the C800..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C900?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 750kg lighter empty than the Debon C900.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C900?
The Debon C900, by 1,450kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C900 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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