Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,680kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 670kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,680kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2,350kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 670kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 57cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 8cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3035mm |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1785mm |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 1,680kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,350kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 57cm (2ft) longer 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 Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 670kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 8cm wider inside
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 48LT and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 48LT carries 1,680kg more and is rated 2,350kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 670kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 670kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,680kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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