Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 49cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 720kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 720kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 49cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 1cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 1,000kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 1785mm | 1.79m |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 720kg 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 HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 49cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1cm wider inside
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 49cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 720kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 720kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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