Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Debon C800
The Bateson 355B is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C800 weighs 200kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 200kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Debon C800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 370-433cm |
| Internal width | - | 178-201cm |
| Internal height | - | 179.5-201cm |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Debon C800. 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 is 200kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 200kg more
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 C800 if...
A large box van aimed at businesses moving significant volumes of stock or equipment, such as caterers or event hire firms, needing a full 3500kg-class trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Debon C800?
The Bateson 355B is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Debon C800?
The Bateson 355B. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Debon C800?
The Bateson 355B, by 200kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Debon C800 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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