Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Debon C300
The Bateson PT44 carries 1,190kg more and is rated 1,450kg heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 260kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 1,190kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 1,450kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 260kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Debon C300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 510kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 790kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Debon C300. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
- you want one that carries 1,190kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,450kg heavier gross
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the C300 if...
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
A slightly larger box van than the C255, popular with mobile traders who need a serving hatch or sales flap fitted to the side.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Debon C300?
The Bateson PT44 carries 1,190kg more and is rated 1,450kg heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 260kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Debon C300?
The Debon C300. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Debon C300?
The Bateson PT44, by 1,190kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Debon C300 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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