Head to head
Debon C255 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 25kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 25kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
| Payload | 930kg | - |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | - |
| Internal width | 125cm | - |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
Sources: Debon C255, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C255 if...
- you want one that is 25kg 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
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 25kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Debon C255. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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