Head to head
Ifor Williams DP120 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams DP120 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Size | 14ft x 6ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 920kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams DP120, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 900kg 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.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams DP120 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams DP120 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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