Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 679kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 679kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA carries 176kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 2000kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 1225kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 775kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 679kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 176kg more
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 679kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 679kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, by 176kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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