Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 260kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 260kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 920kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire 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.
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 GH1054 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 260kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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