Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 705kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 195kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 705kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 195kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 2705kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | - |
| Internal width | 167cm | - |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 195kg 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that carries 705kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 705kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 195kg lighter empty. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Debon C500. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 705kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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