Head to head
Debon 1300 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Debon 1300 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,600kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Size | 8ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 920kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Debon 1300, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1300 if...
Debon 1300, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Box trailers give lockable, weatherproof load space, which is why market traders, house moves and tradespeople choose them over an open trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
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
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Debon 1300 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon 1300 is a box trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Debon 1300 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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