Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Debon Roadster Platform is 487kg lighter empty and is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross and carries 363kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 487kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB403 carries 363kg more.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 5cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 767kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 833kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | 3.08m |
| Internal width | 1785mm | 1.30m |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams HB403. 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 487kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 49cm (1.5ft) wider 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 HB403 if...
- you want one that is rated 850kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 363kg more
- you want one that is 5cm longer inside
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Debon Roadster Platform is 487kg lighter empty and is 49cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross and carries 363kg more. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 487kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Ifor Williams HB403, by 363kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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