Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,780kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 170kg lighter empty and is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,780kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 170kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Debon Roadster Platform is 49cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 1785mm | 1.25m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 170kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 49cm (1.5ft) 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 1,780kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,780kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 170kg lighter empty and is 54cm (2ft) wider inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,780kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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