Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Bateson 12LT carries 480kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside and is 59cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 480kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Debon Roadster Platform is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 59cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 3035mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 1785mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 carries 480kg more
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
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.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 59cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
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 12LT and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 12LT carries 480kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside and is 59cm (2ft) wider inside. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 12LT, by 480kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT 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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