Head to head
Debon C255 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,170kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 230kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,170kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 230kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 27cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 14cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C255 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 370kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 930kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 230cm (255cm to front curve) | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 125cm | 1524mm |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal height | 155cm | - |
Sources: Debon C255, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 230kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,170kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 27cm wider inside
- you want one that is 14cm longer inside
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,170kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C255 is 230kg lighter empty. The Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C255 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Debon C255. It is 230kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Debon C255 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,170kg.
Can I tow the Debon C255 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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