Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Debon C900
The Bateson 26MD is 600kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 300kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C900 weighs 600kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C900 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C900 carries 300kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Debon C900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 1100kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2400kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Debon C900. 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 600kg 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 C900 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 300kg 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 26MD and the Debon C900?
The Bateson 26MD is 600kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 300kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; 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 26MD or the Debon C900?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 600kg lighter empty than the Debon C900.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Debon C900?
The Debon C900, by 300kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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