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Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams HB510XL

The Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 1,740kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 1,010kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Roadster Platform
Debon Roadster Platform
Ifor Williams HB510XL
Ifor Williams HB510XL - image: Universal Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Debon Roadster PlatformIfor Williams HB510XL
Gross weight750kg or 1300kg (two configurations)3500kg
Unladen weight280kg or 330kg1290kg
Payload470kg or 970kg2210kg
Internal length3035mm4.25m
Internal width1785mm1.74m

Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 1,010kg lighter empty
  • you want one that is 5cm 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.

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Buy or hire the HB510XL if...

  • you want one that carries 1,740kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 1.22m (4ft) longer inside

For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?

The Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 1,740kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 1,010kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.

Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?

The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 1,010kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.

Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?

The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 1,740kg.

Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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