Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,025kg more and is 325kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,025kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 325kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 1.67m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 1,025kg more
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside
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 GD84 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,025kg more and is 325kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,025kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.