Head to head
Ifor Williams GX106 vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 1,050kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 1,050kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 150kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX106 | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 2785kg | 1735kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX106, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 1,050kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 150kg 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 HBX506 if...
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX106 and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 1,050kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 1,050kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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