Head to head
Bockmann 4.2t Compact vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Bockmann 4.2t Compact is a horsebox or horse trailer. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann 4.2t Compact | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Size | 2114mm x 6170mm x 3130mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 920kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bockmann 4.2t Compact, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 4.2t Compact if...
Bockmann 4.2t Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
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.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann 4.2t Compact and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Bockmann 4.2t Compact is a horsebox or horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
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