Head to head
Equi-Trek Day-Treka vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 175kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Day-Treka weighs 175kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Day-Treka | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg (2500kg/3000kg upgrades available) | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 1095kg | 920kg |
| Brakes | Braked (four fully braked wheels) | Braked |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Equi-Trek Day-Treka, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Day-Treka if...
A day-use trailer with a separate tack/changing area but no overnight living space, sold as the lighter sibling to the Night-Treka. It suits competitors who want a private changing area without paying for sleeping accommodation.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 175kg lighter empty
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 Equi-Trek Day-Treka and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 175kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Day-Treka is a 2-horse trailer with a self-contained changing/tack area; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Day-Treka or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Day-Treka.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Day-Treka 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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