Head to head
Bockmann Master vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 419kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is 30cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 419kg more.
- Internal length: the Bockmann Master is 30cm longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 2cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Master | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 1316kg | 1735kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 865kg |
Sources: Bockmann Master, Ifor Williams HBX506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
- you want one that is 30cm longer inside
The entry point into Bockmann's polyester-bodied trailer range, aimed at owners of one or two horses who want a simple, low-maintenance trailer rather than an aluminium premium model. It competes on price against other basic 2-horse trailers.
Full Master specifications →Buy or hire the HBX506 if...
- you want one that carries 419kg more
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Full HBX506 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Master and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 419kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is 30cm longer inside. The Bockmann Master is a polyester-bodied 2-horse trailer with tack room; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Master or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506, by 419kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Master or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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