Head to head
Debon C255 vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Debon C255 is 1,530kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.15m (7ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,530kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 2.15m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 93cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | 125cm | 2.18m |
| Payload | 930kg | - |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Debon C255, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. 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 1,530kg 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 Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.15m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 93cm (3ft) wider inside
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Debon C255 is 1,530kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.15m (7ft) longer inside. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Debon C255. It is 1,530kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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