Head to head
Ifor Williams GH126 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 155kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 155kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH126 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg | 920kg |
| Payload | 2735kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 155kg lighter empty
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
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 GH126 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 155kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 155kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 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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