Head to head
Debon C500 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Debon C500 is 650kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 650kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 250kg more.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 18cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 167cm | 1850mm |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Debon C500, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C500 if...
- you want one that is 650kg 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
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 250kg more
- you want one that is 18cm wider inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Debon C500 is 650kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Debon C500. It is 650kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 250kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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