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Ifor Williams DP120 vs Ifor Williams HB403

The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DP120
Ifor Williams DP120
Ifor Williams HB403
Ifor Williams HB403 - image: Barlow Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams DP120Ifor Williams HB403
Gross weight3500kg1600kg
AxlesTri-axle-
BrakesBraked-
Size14ft x 6ft-
Unladen weight-767kg
Payload-833kg
Internal length-3.08m
Internal width-1.30m

Sources: Ifor Williams DP120, Ifor Williams HB403. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DP120 if...

  • you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross

Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.

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Full DP120 specifications →

Buy or hire the HB403 if...

The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.

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Full HB403 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams DP120 and the Ifor Williams HB403?

The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams DP120 or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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