Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 37cm (1ft) wider inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 119kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 119kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 167cm | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | 2000kg | - |
| Internal length | 320cm | - |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 119kg 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 37cm (1ft) wider inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Debon C500 is 119kg lighter empty. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Debon C500. It is 119kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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