Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,585kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,585kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 85kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 1225kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 1,585kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 85kg lighter empty
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little 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 GX105 HD and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,585kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 1,585kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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