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Ifor Williams Business Inabox vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 1,125kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.19m (4ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,125kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 1.19m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Business Inabox | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 1900kg (Workshop M) | 775kg |
| Internal length | 4.45m (Workshop M) | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 2.18m | 1.67m |
| Overall length | 5.96m (Workshop M) | - |
| Payload | - | 1225kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams Business Inabox, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.19m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 1,125kg lighter empty
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 Ifor Williams Business Inabox and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 1,125kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.19m (4ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 1,125kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the Ifor Williams HBE506 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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