Head to head
Debon C700 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Debon C700 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Debon C700 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C700 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Debon C700, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C700 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
A mid-length box van in the Roadster range for businesses needing more load length than the C500 without moving to the largest chassis.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C700 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Debon C700 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C700 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Debon C700 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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