Head to head
Debon C255 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,660kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 540kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,660kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 540kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | - |
| Internal width | 125cm | - |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Debon C255, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 540kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 1,660kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,660kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 540kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Debon C255. It is 540kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 1,660kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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