Head to head
Ifor Williams GX106 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 1,560kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 1,560kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 60kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX106 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2785kg | 1225kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX106, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX106 if...
- you want one that carries 1,560kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- 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 GX106 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 1,560kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 1,560kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX106 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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