Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 185kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 20cm wider inside and is 16cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 185kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 20cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 16cm longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 1.47m | 1.67m |
| Payload | 1965kg | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 20cm wider inside
- you want one that is 16cm longer 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 Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 185kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 20cm wider inside and is 16cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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