Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Debon C900
The Bateson 355B is 300kg lighter empty and carries 300kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C900 weighs 300kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 300kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Debon C900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 1100kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2400kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Debon C900. 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 300kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 300kg 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 C900 if...
The longest box van in the Roadster line, for businesses that need maximum internal length within the 3500kg unbraked-towing-vehicle-friendly class.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Debon C900?
The Bateson 355B is 300kg lighter empty and carries 300kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; 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 355B or the Debon C900?
The Bateson 355B. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Debon C900.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Debon C900?
The Bateson 355B, by 300kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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