Head to head
Erde 213 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Erde 213 is 585kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 665kg more and is 1.21m (4ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 585kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 665kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 1.21m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 38cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 213 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 190kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 560kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 205cm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 129cm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2000kg |
Sources: Erde 213, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 213 if...
- you want one that is 585kg lighter empty
The largest of Erde's compact leisure trailers here, suited to buyers who need the extra bed length for bulkier loads. At 205cm the bed is long enough for fence panels and flat-pack furniture, and the 560kg payload covers a full load of soil or rubble within the unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that carries 665kg more
- you want one that is 1.21m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 38cm (1ft) 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 213 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde 213 is 585kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 665kg more and is 1.21m (4ft) longer inside. The Erde 213 is a an 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 213 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde 213. It is 585kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Erde 213 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 665kg.
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