Head to head
Debon C300 vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 490kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 490kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C300 | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 1,000kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 790kg | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.52m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
Sources: Debon C300, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 490kg 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 HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C300 and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 490kg lighter empty. The Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Debon C300 or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Debon C300. It is 490kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Debon C300 or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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