Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Erde 102 is 720kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 980kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 720kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 980kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 2.2m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 82cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 1.67m |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 1225kg |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 720kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 980kg more
- you want one that is 2.2m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 82cm (2.5ft) wider 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 Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde 102 is 720kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 980kg more. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde 102. It is 720kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 980kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 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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