Head to head
Debon C500 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Debon C500 carries 775kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 6cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Debon C500 carries 775kg more.
- Gross weight: the Debon C500 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 175kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 6cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Debon C500 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2000kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 320cm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 167cm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 200cm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
Sources: Debon C500, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C500 if...
- you want one that carries 775kg more
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 175kg lighter empty
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 6cm longer inside
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 Debon C500 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Debon C500 carries 775kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 6cm longer inside. The Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Debon C500. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Debon C500 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Debon C500, by 775kg.
Can I tow the Debon C500 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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