Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Ifor Williams BV105 carries 1,495kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 455kg lighter empty and is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV105 carries 1,495kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 455kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Debon Roadster Platform is 4cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 1965kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | 3.00m |
| Internal width | 1785mm | 1.47m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams BV105. 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 455kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 32cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 4cm longer inside
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 BV105 if...
- you want one that carries 1,495kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105 carries 1,495kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 455kg lighter empty and is 32cm (1ft) wider inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 455kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105, by 1,495kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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