Head to head
Debon C300 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 410kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 410kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C300 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 920kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 790kg | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Debon C300, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C300 if...
- you want one that is 410kg lighter empty
A slightly larger box van than the C255, popular with mobile traders who need a serving hatch or sales flap fitted to the side.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C300 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 410kg lighter empty. The Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Debon C300 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Debon C300. It is 410kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Debon C300 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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