Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Debon C500 is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 65cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is 150kg lighter empty and carries 250kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Debon C500 is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Debon C500 weighs 150kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Debon C500 is 65cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 250kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 167cm | 1.25m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 65cm (2ft) longer 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 250kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Full GD84 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Debon C500 is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 65cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is 150kg lighter empty and carries 250kg more. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Debon C500.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 250kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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