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Blue Line BLP35126 vs Ifor Williams HB506

The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Blue Line BLP35126
Blue Line BLP35126 - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk
Ifor Williams HB506
Ifor Williams HB506 - image: Norfolk Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Blue Line BLP35126Ifor Williams HB506
Gross weight3500kg2,600kg
BrakesBrakedBraked
Internal bed12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m)-
Axles2-
Unladen weight-920kg
Internal length-3.16m
Internal width-1.67m

Sources: Blue Line BLP35126, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BLP35126 if...

  • you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross

Used by plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers to carry a mini digger or pallet loads, with drop sides for easy loading.

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Full BLP35126 specifications →

Buy or hire the HB506 if...

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.

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Full HB506 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Blue Line BLP35126 and the Ifor Williams HB506?

The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.

Can I tow the Blue Line BLP35126 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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