Head to head
Debon C800 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams P5 is 859kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,141kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C800 weighs 859kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C800 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon C800 carries 2,141kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C800 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1000kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 359kg |
| Internal length | 370-433cm | - |
| Internal width | 178-201cm | - |
| Internal height | 179.5-201cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Debon C800, Ifor Williams P5. 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 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,141kg 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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 859kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon C800 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 859kg lighter empty. The Debon C800 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,141kg more. The Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Debon C800 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 859kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.
Which carries more, the Debon C800 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Debon C800, by 2,141kg.
Can I tow the Debon C800 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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