Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Debon C500 carries 1,167kg more and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Debon C500 carries 1,167kg more.
- Gross weight: the Debon C500 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Debon C500 is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 167kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Debon C500 is 12cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 767kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 833kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | 3.08m |
| Internal width | 167cm | 1.30m |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams HB403. 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 carries 1,167kg more
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 167kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 12cm 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.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Debon C500 carries 1,167kg more and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Debon C500. It is 167kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Debon C500, by 1,167kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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