Head to head
Debon C255 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams P5 is 229kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 571kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C255 weighs 229kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C255 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C255 carries 571kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 359kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | - |
| Internal width | 125cm | - |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
Sources: Debon C255, Ifor Williams P5. 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 rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 571kg more
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 229kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 229kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 571kg more. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 229kg lighter empty than the Debon C255.
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Debon C255, by 571kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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