Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,615kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,615kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 115kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | 1225kg |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 carries 1,615kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 115kg lighter empty
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 HBE506 if...
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 GH1054 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,615kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 1,615kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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