Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 975kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 975kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Debon C500 weighs 75kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | - |
| Internal width | 167cm | - |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C500 if...
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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 975kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 75kg lighter empty
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 975kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 75kg lighter empty than the Debon C500.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 975kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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