Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Debon C300
The Bateson 355B carries 1,910kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 290kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,910kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 290kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Debon C300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 510kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 790kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Debon C300. 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 1,910kg 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 C300 if...
- you want one that is 290kg lighter empty
A slightly larger box van than the C255, popular with mobile traders who need a serving hatch or sales flap fitted to the side.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Debon C300?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,910kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 290kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Debon C300?
The Debon C300. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Debon C300?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,910kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Debon C300 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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