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Ifor Williams HB403 vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 527kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross and is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB403
Ifor Williams HB403 - image: Barlow Trailers
6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB403M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight1600kg750kg
Unladen weight767kg240kg
Payload833kg510kg
Internal length3.08m1820mm
Internal width1.30m1220mm
Axles-Single
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HB403 if...

  • you want one that is rated 850kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside
  • you want one that carries 323kg more
  • you want one that is 8cm wider inside

The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.

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Buy or hire the 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 527kg lighter empty

An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.

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Full 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB403 and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 527kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross and is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 527kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams HB403, by 323kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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