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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Debon C500

The Debon C500 carries 1,588kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 262kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
Debon C500
Debon C500 - image: fieldfare.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerDebon C500
Gross weight750kg2600kg
Unladen weight338kg600kg
Payload412kg2000kg
Axles12
BrakesUnbrakedBraked
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm-
Internal length-320cm
Internal width-167cm
Internal height-200cm

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Debon C500. 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 262kg 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 C500 if...

  • you want one that carries 1,588kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross

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.

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Full C500 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Debon C500?

The Debon C500 carries 1,588kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 262kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Debon C500?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 262kg lighter empty than the Debon C500.

Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Debon C500?

The Debon C500, by 1,588kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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