Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams BV105 carries 740kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 20cm wider inside and is 26cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV105 carries 740kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 20cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 26cm longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 40kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1.47m | 1.67m |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 carries 740kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 20cm wider inside
- you want one that is 26cm longer 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 Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams BV105 carries 740kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 20cm wider inside and is 26cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams BV105, by 740kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 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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