Head to head
Debon C500 vs Erde 102
The Erde 102 is 545kg lighter empty. The Debon C500 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,755kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C500 weighs 545kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C500 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C500 carries 1,755kg more.
- Internal length: the Debon C500 is 2.14m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon C500 is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 245kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | 1.06m / 3'5" |
| Internal width | 167cm | 0.85m / 2'9" |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Debon C500, Erde 102. 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 rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,755kg more
- you want one that is 2.14m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside
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.
Full C500 specifications →Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 545kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Erde 102?
The Erde 102 is 545kg lighter empty. The Debon C500 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,755kg more. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Erde 102?
The Erde 102. It is 545kg lighter empty than the Debon C500.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Erde 102?
The Debon C500, by 1,755kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Erde 102 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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