Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Bateson 26MD is 365kg lighter empty and carries 365kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 365kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 365kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 1735kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams HBX506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is 365kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 365kg more
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the HBX506 if...
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 Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson 26MD is 365kg lighter empty and carries 365kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 365kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson 26MD, by 365kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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