Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Debon C500
The Bateson 355B carries 700kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 200kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 700kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 200kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Debon C500. 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 700kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 C500 if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Debon C500?
The Bateson 355B carries 700kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 200kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Debon C500?
The Bateson 355B, by 700kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Debon C500 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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