Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,105kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,105kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 205kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | 1735kg |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 1,105kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 205kg 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 HBX506 if...
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,105kg more 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 HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 205kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 1,105kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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