Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Debon C255
The Bateson 355B carries 1,770kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 430kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,770kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 430kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Debon C255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 370kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 930kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 230cm (255cm to front curve) |
| Internal width | - | 125cm |
| Internal height | - | 155cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Debon C255. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that carries 1,770kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the C255 if...
- you want one that is 430kg 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 355B and the Debon C255?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,770kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 430kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Debon C255?
The Debon C255. It is 430kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Debon C255?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,770kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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.