Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Debon C500
The Debon C500 is 170kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 170kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C500 carries 20kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2000kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Debon C500. 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 is rated 150kg 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 C500 if...
- you want one that is 170kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 20kg more
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.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Debon C500?
The Debon C500 is 170kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. The Bateson PT44 is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500, by 20kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 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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