Head to head
Debon C300 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,185kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 15kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,185kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 15kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C300 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 790kg | 2975kg |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Debon C300, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 15kg 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,185kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C300 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,185kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 15kg lighter empty. The Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Debon C300 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Debon C300. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Debon C300 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,185kg.
Can I tow the Debon C300 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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