Model against model
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Ifor Williams HB506
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 920kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | Braked |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ifor Williams GD85 figures and full Ifor Williams HB506 figures.
Choose the GD85 if...
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Single and twin axle share the same bed size, so the choice is entirely about payload and towing stability rather than capacity.
Full specifications →Choose 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.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
Ifor Williams GD85: The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight. Ifor Williams HB506: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
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