Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 265kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 265kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 74cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 17cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 775kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1.84m | 1.67m |
| Payload | - | 1225kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 265kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 74cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 17cm wider inside
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
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 CT136HD and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 265kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle.; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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