Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Debon C900
The Bateson 35MD is 375kg lighter empty and carries 375kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C900 weighs 375kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 375kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Debon C900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 1100kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2400kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Debon C900. 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 is 375kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 375kg more
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 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 35MD and the Debon C900?
The Bateson 35MD is 375kg lighter empty and carries 375kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant 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 35MD or the Debon C900?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 375kg lighter empty than the Debon C900.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Debon C900?
The Bateson 35MD, by 375kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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