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Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams GX84

The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 1,690kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 260kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Roadster Platform
Debon Roadster Platform
Ifor Williams GX84
Ifor Williams GX84 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Debon Roadster PlatformIfor Williams GX84
Gross weight750kg or 1300kg (two configurations)2700kg
Unladen weight280kg or 330kg540kg
Payload470kg or 970kg2160kg
Internal length3035mm-
Internal width1785mm-
Internal bed-2.45m x 1.27m

Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 260kg 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.

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Buy or hire the GX84 if...

  • you want one that carries 1,690kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross

An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams GX84?

The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 1,690kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 260kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.

Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams GX84?

The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX84.

Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams GX84?

The Ifor Williams GX84, by 1,690kg.

Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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