Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Bateson 35MD carries 2,305kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 445kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 2,305kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 445kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
| Internal width | - | 1785mm |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 2,305kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 445kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 35MD carries 2,305kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 445kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 445kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 35MD, by 2,305kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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