Head to head
Debon Cargo 1300 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 85kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon Cargo 1300 weighs 85kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Cargo 1300 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 480kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 820kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Debon Cargo 1300, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Cargo 1300 if...
A lightweight cargo box aimed at buyers wanting simple, secure storage for tools or stock without the extra features of the C-series.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 85kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
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 Cargo 1300 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 85kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Debon Cargo 1300 is a a single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Debon Cargo 1300 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Debon Cargo 1300.
Can I tow the Debon Cargo 1300 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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