Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 13cm longer inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 640kg lighter empty and is 12cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 640kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 12cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 13cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 1785mm | 1.67m |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 640kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 12cm 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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 13cm longer inside
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 13cm longer inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 640kg lighter empty and is 12cm wider inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 640kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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