Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Debon C500 is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 520kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 380kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 520kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 6cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 167cm | 1.73m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (dual) |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 380kg lighter empty
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 BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 520kg more
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 6cm wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Debon C500 is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 520kg more. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Debon C500. It is 380kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 520kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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