Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 7cm longer inside and is 2cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 7cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 2cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 1.67m |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Internal height | 2.22m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 775kg |
| Payload | - | 1225kg |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Ascot if...
A simple two-horse trailer from Bateson, similar in capacity to the maker's Deauville model. At 2300kg gross it stays towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup, which is why it turns up with private owners and small livery yards rather than professional transporters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 7cm longer inside
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 7cm longer inside and is 2cm wider inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
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