Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Debon C500
The Bateson 35MD carries 775kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 125kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 775kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 125kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2000kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Debon C500. 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 775kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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.
Full 35MD specifications →Buy or hire the C500 if...
- you want one that is 125kg 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.
Full C500 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Debon C500?
The Bateson 35MD carries 775kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 125kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Debon C500?
The Bateson 35MD, by 775kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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