Head to head
Debon C255 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 28cm wider inside. The Debon C255 is 240kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 240kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 28cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 2cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 125cm | 1.53m |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 930kg | - |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
Sources: Debon C255, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 240kg 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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 28cm wider inside
- you want one that is 2cm longer inside
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 28cm wider inside. The Debon C255 is 240kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Debon C255. It is 240kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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