Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Debon C500 carries 1,641kg more and is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 459kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Debon C500 carries 1,641kg more.
- Gross weight: the Debon C500 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Debon C500 weighs 459kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 359kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal length | 320cm | - |
| Internal width | 167cm | - |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams P5. 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 1,641kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 459kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Debon C500 carries 1,641kg more and is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 459kg lighter empty. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 459kg lighter empty than the Debon C500.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Debon C500, by 1,641kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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