Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,265kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 585kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,265kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 585kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 23cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 1735kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1785mm | 1.67m |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 585kg 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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that carries 1,265kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 23cm longer inside
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,265kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 585kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 585kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506, by 1,265kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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