Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 15kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 15kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 920kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 15kg lighter empty
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 15kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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