Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Debon C500
The Debon C500 is 335kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 565kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 335kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 565kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2000kg |
| Axles | Triple | 2 |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Debon C500. 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 is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 565kg more
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 C500 if...
- you want one that is 335kg lighter empty
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 PT66 and the Debon C500?
The Debon C500 is 335kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 565kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500. It is 335kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Debon C500?
The Bateson PT66, by 565kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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