Head to head
Ifor Williams GX84 vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 325kg lighter empty and carries 425kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 325kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 425kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX84 | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 540kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 2160kg | 1735kg |
| Internal bed | 2.45m x 1.27m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX84, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 325kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 425kg more
- 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 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 GX84 and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 325kg lighter empty and carries 425kg more. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 425kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX84 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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