Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 2000kg |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Axles | twin axle | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 775kg |
| Payload | - | 1225kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
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 Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter 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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