Head to head
Debon C255 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,320kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 80kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,320kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 80kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 25cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 125cm | 1.25m |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Debon C255, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 80kg 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 1,320kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 25cm longer inside
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,320kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 80kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Debon C255. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,320kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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