Head to head
Ifor Williams Eventa L vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 1,032kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.06m (7ft) longer inside and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,032kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.06m (7ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Eventa L | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 1952kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 5.22m | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 2.21m | 1.67m |
| Payload | 1548kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams Eventa L, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 2.06m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) wider inside
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 1,032kg lighter empty
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 Eventa L and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 1,032kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.06m (7ft) longer inside and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 1,032kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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