Head to head
Debon C255 vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Debon C255 carries 398kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 152kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Debon C255 carries 398kg more.
- Gross weight: the Debon C255 is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Debon C255 weighs 152kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 532kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | - |
| Internal width | 125cm | - |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
Sources: Debon C255, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 carries 398kg more
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
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 P8e if...
- you want one that is 152kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Debon C255 carries 398kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 152kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 152kg lighter empty than the Debon C255.
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Debon C255, by 398kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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