Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,505kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 245kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,505kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 245kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | - |
| Internal width | 1785mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 245kg 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,505kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,505kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 245kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,505kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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