Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Debon C255
The Bateson PT66 carries 1,635kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 565kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 1,635kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 565kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Debon C255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 370kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 930kg |
| Axles | Triple | 1 |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 230cm (255cm to front curve) |
| Internal width | - | 125cm |
| Internal height | - | 155cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Debon C255. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that carries 1,635kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the C255 if...
- you want one that is 565kg lighter empty
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Debon C255?
The Bateson PT66 carries 1,635kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 565kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Debon C255?
The Debon C255. It is 565kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Debon C255?
The Bateson PT66, by 1,635kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Debon C255 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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