Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Debon C900
The Bateson PT44 is 330kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 420kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C900 weighs 330kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C900 is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C900 carries 420kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Debon C900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1100kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | 2400kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 2 |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Debon C900. 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 330kg lighter empty
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 C900 if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 420kg more
The longest box van in the Roadster line, for businesses that need maximum internal length within the 3500kg unbraked-towing-vehicle-friendly class.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Debon C900?
The Bateson PT44 is 330kg lighter empty. The Debon C900 is rated 750kg heavier gross and carries 420kg more. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Debon C900 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight, longer than the C800..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Debon C900?
The Bateson PT44. It is 330kg lighter empty than the Debon C900.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT44 or the Debon C900?
The Debon C900, by 420kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Debon C900 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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