Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Debon Roadster Platform is 495kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross and carries 755kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 495kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 755kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 23cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1785mm | 1.67m |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 495kg 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 755kg more
- you want one that is 23cm longer inside
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Debon Roadster Platform is 495kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross and carries 755kg more. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 495kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 755kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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