Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Debon C300
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,360kg more and is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 440kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,360kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 440kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Debon C300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 510kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 790kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Debon C300. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that carries 1,360kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the C300 if...
- you want one that is 440kg 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 48LT and the Debon C300?
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,360kg more and is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 440kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Debon C300?
The Debon C300. It is 440kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Debon C300?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,360kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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