Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 245kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 245kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 920kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 if...
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
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 GX105 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 245kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 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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