Head to head
Ifor Williams GH94 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams GH94 carries 975kg more and is 275kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94 carries 975kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 275kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH94 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2200kg | 1225kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH94, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH94 if...
- you want one that carries 975kg more
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
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 GH94 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GH94 carries 975kg more and is 275kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH94 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GH94. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH94 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GH94, by 975kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH94 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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