Head to head
Debon C800 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 550kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 250kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C800 weighs 550kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C800 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C800 carries 250kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C800 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 370-433cm | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 178-201cm | 1.25m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin |
| Internal height | 179.5-201cm | - |
Sources: Debon C800, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C800 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 250kg more
A large box van aimed at businesses moving significant volumes of stock or equipment, such as caterers or event hire firms, needing a full 3500kg-class trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 550kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C800 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 550kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 250kg more. The Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon C800 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 550kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.
Which carries more, the Debon C800 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Debon C800, by 250kg.
Can I tow the Debon C800 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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