Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Debon C800
The Bateson 26MD is 500kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 400kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C800 weighs 500kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C800 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C800 carries 400kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Debon C800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 370-433cm |
| Internal width | - | 178-201cm |
| Internal height | - | 179.5-201cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Debon C800. 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 500kg lighter empty
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 C800 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 400kg 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 26MD and the Debon C800?
The Bateson 26MD is 500kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 400kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Debon C800?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Debon C800?
The Debon C800, by 400kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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