Head to head
Ifor Williams GX84 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 935kg more and is 235kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 935kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 235kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX84 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 540kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 2160kg | 1225kg |
| Internal bed | 2.45m x 1.27m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX84, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 carries 935kg more
- you want one that is 235kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 700kg 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 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 GX84 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 935kg more and is 235kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 935kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX84 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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