Head to head
Erde 153 vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Erde 153 is 741kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,209kg more and is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 741kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,209kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 124kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 526kg | 1735kg |
| Internal length | 144cm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 98cm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2600kg |
Sources: Erde 153, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 741kg 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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that carries 1,209kg more
- you want one that is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 153 and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Erde 153 is 741kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,209kg 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 HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Erde 153. It is 741kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506, by 1,209kg.
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