Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Debon C500 is 88cm (3ft) longer inside and is 14cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Debon C500 is 88cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon C500 is 14cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 10kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 320cm | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 167cm | 1.53m |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Payload | 2000kg | - |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 88cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
- you want one that is 10kg 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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Debon C500 is 88cm (3ft) longer inside and is 14cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Debon C500. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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