Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Debon C500
The Brian James General Plant is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 593kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 593kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 2000kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | 2 |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Debon C500. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 593kg more
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the C500 if...
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 Brian James General Plant and the Debon C500?
The Brian James General Plant is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 593kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Debon C500?
The Brian James General Plant, by 593kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant 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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