Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 740kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 160kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 740kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD weighs 160kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 760kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 2740kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | - |
| Internal width | 167cm | - |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.57m |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams GX125 HD. 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 160kg 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that carries 740kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 740kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 160kg lighter empty. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Debon C500. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 740kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD 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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