Head to head
Debon C255 vs Erde 102
The Erde 102 is 315kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 685kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C255 weighs 315kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C255 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C255 carries 685kg more.
- Internal length: the Debon C255 is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon C255 is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 245kg |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | 1.06m / 3'5" |
| Internal width | 125cm | 0.85m / 2'9" |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Debon C255, Erde 102. 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 rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 685kg more
- you want one that is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
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 102 if...
- you want one that is 315kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the Erde 102?
The Erde 102 is 315kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 685kg more. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Erde 102?
The Erde 102. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Debon C255.
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the Erde 102?
The Debon C255, by 685kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the Erde 102 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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