Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Debon C300
The Bateson 12LT is 160kg lighter empty and carries 160kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C300 weighs 160kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 160kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Debon C300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 510kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 790kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Debon C300. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 160kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 160kg more
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the C300 if...
A slightly larger box van than the C255, popular with mobile traders who need a serving hatch or sales flap fitted to the side.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Debon C300?
The Bateson 12LT is 160kg lighter empty and carries 160kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C300?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Debon C300.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C300?
The Bateson 12LT, by 160kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Debon C300 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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