Head to head
Debon C500 vs Equi-Trek Apollo
The Debon C500 is 245kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Apollo weighs 245kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C500 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Equi-Trek Apollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 845kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | - |
| Internal length | 320cm | - |
| Internal width | 167cm | - |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Debon C500, Equi-Trek Apollo. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C500 if...
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Debon C500 is 245kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Debon C500. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Apollo.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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