Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,295kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 205kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,295kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 205kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 34cm (1ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 6cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.67m |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that carries 1,295kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 6cm wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 205kg 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 BV126 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,295kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 205kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 205kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,295kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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