Head to head
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon Roadster Platform weighs 80kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer carries 80kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | 550 kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
| Internal width | - | 1785mm |
Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, Debon Roadster Platform. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 80kg more
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
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 B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Debon Roadster Platform.
Which carries more, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, by 80kg.
Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer 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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