Head to head
Debon C255 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Debon C255 is 470kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 930kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 470kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 930kg more.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 25cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 18cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 125cm | 1500mm |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
Sources: Debon C255, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. 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 470kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 930kg more
- you want one that is 25cm wider inside
- you want one that is 18cm longer inside
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C255 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Debon C255 is 470kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 930kg more. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Debon C255. It is 470kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 930kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer 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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