Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Debon C255
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 345kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 345kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Debon C255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 370kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | Braked |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Payload | - | 930kg |
| Internal length | - | 230cm (255cm to front curve) |
| Internal width | - | 125cm |
| Internal height | - | 155cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Debon C255. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 1,450kg heavier gross
A hydraulic tilt-bed transporter used by recovery operators, car dealers and track-day owners. The hydraulic tilt rather than a winch and ramps is the whole reason to choose it: loading a low or non-running car alone is simple in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Full 27-16 Transporter specifications →Buy or hire the C255 if...
- you want one that is 345kg lighter empty
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Debon C255?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 1,450kg heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 345kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Debon C255?
The Debon C255. It is 345kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Debon C255 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.