Head to head
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 1,039kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 1,039kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 29cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 2264kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 3545mm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 2000mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2090mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 775kg |
Sources: Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...
- you want one that carries 1,039kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 29cm longer inside
A mid-size livestock trailer from Bockmann's cattle range, sized for moving a handful of cattle or similar stock at once. It suits smaller livestock farms that do not need the largest 8.6m2 body.
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 VA 3520/35 P and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 1,039kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which carries more, the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, by 1,039kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P 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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