Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Brian James C4 Blue is 225kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 225kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | 920kg |
| Bed length | 5.0m | - |
| Bed width | 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 Blue if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →Buy or hire the HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C4 Blue and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Brian James C4 Blue is 225kg lighter empty. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James C4 Blue or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Brian James C4 Blue. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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