Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,340kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 410kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,340kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 410kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 2810kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | - |
| Internal width | 1785mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 410kg 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 2,340kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,340kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 410kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 410kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 2,340kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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