Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Debon C500
The Bateson 26MD is 100kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C500 weighs 100kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 100kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2000kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Debon C500. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is 100kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 100kg more
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the C500 if...
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 26MD and the Debon C500?
The Bateson 26MD is 100kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Debon C500?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Debon C500.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Debon C500?
The Bateson 26MD, by 100kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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