Head to head
Debon C800 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 475kg lighter empty and carries 475kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C800 weighs 475kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 475kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C800 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 370-433cm | - |
| Internal width | 178-201cm | - |
| Internal height | 179.5-201cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Debon C800, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C800 if...
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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 475kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 475kg more
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C800 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 475kg lighter empty and carries 475kg more. The Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Debon C800 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 475kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.
Which carries more, the Debon C800 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 475kg.
Can I tow the Debon C800 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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