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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Debon C255

The Debon C255 carries 518kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 32kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
Debon C255
Debon C255 - image: fieldfare.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerDebon C255
Gross weight750kg1300kg
Unladen weight338kg370kg
Payload412kg930kg
Axles11
BrakesUnbrakedBraked
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm-
Internal length-230cm (255cm to front curve)
Internal width-125cm
Internal height-155cm

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Debon C255. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 32kg lighter empty

A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.

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Full 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the C255 if...

  • you want one that carries 518kg more
  • you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross

The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.

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Full C255 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Debon C255?

The Debon C255 carries 518kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 32kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Debon C255?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 32kg lighter empty than the Debon C255.

Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Debon C255?

The Debon C255, by 518kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Debon C255 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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