Head to head
Ifor Williams CTX208 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the hb506 double horsebox.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CTX208 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2510kg | 1225kg |
| Bed height | 53cm | - |
| Loading angle | as low as 5 degrees | - |
| Loading ramps | 1.8m standard, 2.4m optional | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 775kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CTX208, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CTX208 if...
Ifor Williams's low-loading car transporter, built with a shallow ramp angle so low-slung cars can be driven on and off without grounding. A common sight at trailer hire yards serving track-day drivers and car dealers.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
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 CTX208 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
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