Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 800kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 800kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 100kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 1225kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 carries 800kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 100kg lighter empty
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 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 GX105 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 800kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 800kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 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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