Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Debon C900
The Bateson 48LT is 150kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 250kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C900 weighs 150kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C900 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C900 carries 250kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Debon C900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 1100kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 2400kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Debon C900. 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 150kg lighter empty
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 C900 if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 250kg more
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 48LT and the Debon C900?
The Bateson 48LT is 150kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 250kg more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock 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 48LT or the Debon C900?
The Bateson 48LT. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Debon C900.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Debon C900?
The Debon C900, by 250kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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