Head to head
Debon C300 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 435kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 265kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 435kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 265kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C300 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 790kg | 1225kg |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Debon C300, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 265kg 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that carries 435kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C300 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 435kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 265kg lighter empty. The Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Debon C300 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Debon C300. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Debon C300 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 435kg.
Can I tow the Debon C300 or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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