Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Debon C500
The Debon C500 is 350kg lighter empty and is 20cm taller inside. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 350kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Debon C500 is 20cm taller inside.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 150kg more.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 4cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2000kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 320cm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 167cm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | 200cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Debon C500. 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 is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 150kg more
- you want one that is 4cm wider inside
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 C500 if...
- you want one that is 350kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 20cm taller inside
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 48LT and the Debon C500?
The Debon C500 is 350kg lighter empty and is 20cm taller inside. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500. It is 350kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Debon C500?
The Bateson 48LT, by 150kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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