Head to head
Debon C800 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 605kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C800 weighs 605kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C800 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C800 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Internal length | 370-433cm | - |
| Internal width | 178-201cm | - |
| Internal height | 179.5-201cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Debon C800, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 605kg lighter empty
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 C800 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 605kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Debon C800 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 605kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.
Can I tow the Debon C800 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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