Head to head
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 730kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 730kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2730kg | 2000kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 775kg |
| Payload | - | 1225kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BT-ST 3016/35 AS if...
- you want one that is rated 730kg heavier gross
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
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 BT-ST 3016/35 AS and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 730kg heavier gross. The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is a plant trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Can I tow the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS 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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