Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Debon C700
The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Debon C700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | - |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Debon C700. 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
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 C700 if...
A mid-length box van in the Roadster range for businesses needing more load length than the C500 without moving to the largest chassis.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 C700?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Debon C700 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Debon C700 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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