Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 115kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 115kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | - |
| Internal length | 3035mm | - |
| Internal width | 1785mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 115kg 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 650kg 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 Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 115kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform 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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