Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 390kg lighter empty and carries 390kg more. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 390kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV106 carries 390kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.74m |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 1290kg |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | 2210kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams HB510XL. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
- you want one that is 390kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 390kg more
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Buy or hire the HB510XL if...
- you want one that is 1cm wider inside
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV106 and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 390kg lighter empty and carries 390kg more. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions.; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams BV106. It is 390kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams BV106, by 390kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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