Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams P8e is 62kg lighter empty and carries 62kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon Roadster Platform weighs 62kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P8e carries 62kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 532kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | - |
| Internal width | 1785mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams P8e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
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 P8e if...
- you want one that is 62kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 62kg more
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e is 62kg lighter empty and carries 62kg more. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 62kg lighter empty than the Debon Roadster Platform.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e, by 62kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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