Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Debon C500 is 320kg lighter empty and is 4cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 320kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Debon C500 is 4cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 167cm | 1.67m |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 2000kg | - |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 320kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 4cm longer inside
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 HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Debon C500 is 320kg lighter empty and is 4cm longer inside. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Debon C500. It is 320kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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