Head to head
Ifor Williams Eventa L vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 1,177kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.96m (6.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,177kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.96m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams Eventa L carries 323kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Eventa L | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 1952kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 1548kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 5.22m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 2.21m | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams Eventa L, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.96m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that carries 323kg more
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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 1,177kg lighter empty
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 Eventa L and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 1,177kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.96m (6.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 1,177kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams Eventa L, by 323kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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