Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 380kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 775kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 1225kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 380kg lighter empty
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.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
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 GD85 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 380kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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