Head to head
Erde 153 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Erde 153 is 796kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 1.72m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 796kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 1.72m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 124kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 144cm | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 98cm | 1.67m |
| Payload | 526kg | - |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2,600kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 153, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 153 if...
- you want one that is 796kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 1.72m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside
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 Erde 153 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Erde 153 is 796kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 1.72m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Erde 153. It is 796kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
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