Head to head
Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 650kg heavier gross and carries 119kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 119kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1350kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 1106kg | 1225kg |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1300mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 775kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-ALK 2513/135 if...
A single-axle box trailer that also tips, giving private and trade users a lightweight option for both general loads and loose materials. It fits within a car's braked towing limit for many vehicles.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is rated 650kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 119kg more
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 TL-ALK 2513/135 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 650kg heavier gross and carries 119kg more. The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is a small tipping low-loader box trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which carries more, the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 119kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 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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