Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Bateson PT66 carries 1,340kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 160kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 1,340kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 160kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 1225kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 carries 1,340kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 160kg lighter empty
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 PT66 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bateson PT66 carries 1,340kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 160kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bateson PT66, by 1,340kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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