Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg
The Debon Roadster Platform is 2,220kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg weighs 2,220kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 2500kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | - |
| Internal length | 3035mm | - |
| Internal width | 1785mm | - |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 2,220kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A five-seat cab variant of the Sonic, aimed at families or small teams who want to travel together to competitions rather than sending a second car. It carries the same horse capacity as the standard Sonic.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg?
The Debon Roadster Platform is 2,220kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg is a 5-seat version of the Sonic motorised horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 2,220kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Equi-Trek Sonic Five Seats 3,500kg 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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