Head to head
Ifor Williams GX84 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 380kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 380kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX84 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 540kg | 920kg |
| Payload | 2160kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.45m x 1.27m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX84, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX84 if...
- you want one that is 380kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
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 GX84 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 380kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 380kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX84 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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