Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Debon C900
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 385kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C900 weighs 385kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C900 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Debon C900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 1100kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2400kg |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Debon C900. 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 385kg lighter empty
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 C900 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
The longest box van in the Roadster line, for businesses that need maximum internal length within the 3500kg unbraked-towing-vehicle-friendly class.
Full C900 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Debon C900?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is 385kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; 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 27-16 Transporter or the Debon C900?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter. It is 385kg lighter empty than the Debon C900.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter 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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