Head to head
Erde 153 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Erde 153 is 651kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 699kg more and is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 651kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 699kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 124kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 526kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 144cm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 98cm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2000kg |
Sources: Erde 153, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 651kg 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that carries 699kg more
- you want one that is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 69cm (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 153 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde 153 is 651kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 699kg more and is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside. The Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde 153. It is 651kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 699kg.
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