Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams P5 is 139kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 111kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon Roadster Platform weighs 139kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon Roadster Platform is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Debon Roadster Platform carries 111kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 359kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | - |
| Internal width | 1785mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams P5. 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 rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 111kg more
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 139kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 139kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 111kg more. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 139kg lighter empty than the Debon Roadster Platform.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Debon Roadster Platform, by 111kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams P5 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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