Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Debon C500 is 310kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 590kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 310kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 590kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | - |
| Internal width | 167cm | - |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 310kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 590kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Debon C500 is 310kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 590kg more. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Debon C500. It is 310kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 590kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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