Head to head
Bateson PT56 vs Debon C500
The Bateson PT56 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT56 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT56 | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Axles | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes | 2 |
| Deck length | 5m (16ft) | - |
| Deck width | 2.1m (7ft) | - |
| Ramp | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Payload | - | 2000kg |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT56, Debon C500. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT56 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the C500 if...
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 PT56 and the Debon C500?
The Bateson PT56 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson PT56 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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