Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,435kg more and is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 665kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,435kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 665kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 1.41m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 1735kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1.15m | 1.67m |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, Ifor Williams HBX506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 665kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the HBX506 if...
- you want one that carries 1,435kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.41m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV64e and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,435kg more and is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 665kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 665kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506, by 1,435kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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