Head to head
Erde 193 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Erde 193 is 760kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 1.31m (4.5ft) longer inside and is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 760kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 1.31m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 193 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 160kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 185cm | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 115cm | 1.67m |
| Payload | 590kg | - |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2,600kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 193, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 193 if...
- you want one that is 760kg lighter empty
One of Erde's most popular sizes, used by campers and tradespeople who want a well-known, widely-serviced trailer with a decent load bed.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 1.31m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) 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 193 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Erde 193 is 760kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 1.31m (4.5ft) longer inside and is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Erde 193 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde 193 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Erde 193. It is 760kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
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