Head to head
Debon C255 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,045kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 155kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,045kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 155kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | - |
| Internal width | 125cm | - |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Debon C255, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 155kg 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,045kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,045kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 155kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Debon C255. It is 155kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,045kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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