Head to head
Debon C255 vs Humbaur Steely
The Debon C255 is rated 550kg heavier gross and carries 300kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Debon C255 is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C255 carries 300kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 630kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | - |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | - |
| Internal width | 125cm | - |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Debon C255, Humbaur Steely. 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 550kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 300kg more
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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the Humbaur Steely?
The Debon C255 is rated 550kg heavier gross and carries 300kg more. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the Humbaur Steely?
The Debon C255, by 300kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the Humbaur Steely 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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