Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Debon C300
The Bateson 35MD carries 1,985kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 215kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 1,985kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 215kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Debon C300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 510kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 790kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Debon C300. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that carries 1,985kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the C300 if...
- you want one that is 215kg 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
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Debon C300?
The Bateson 35MD carries 1,985kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 215kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Debon C300?
The Debon C300. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Debon C300?
The Bateson 35MD, by 1,985kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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