Head to head
Debon C255 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,835kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 365kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,835kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 365kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | - |
| Internal width | 125cm | - |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Debon C255, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 365kg 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 1,835kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,835kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 365kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Debon C255. It is 365kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 1,835kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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