Head to head
Debon C500 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Debon C500 is 240kg lighter empty and is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 240kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Debon C500 is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon C500 is 17cm wider inside.
- Payload: the Debon C500 carries 140kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 167cm | 1500mm |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
Sources: Debon C500, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. 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 240kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 17cm wider inside
- you want one that carries 140kg more
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C500 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Debon C500 is 240kg lighter empty and is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Debon C500. It is 240kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Debon C500, by 140kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer 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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