Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D carries 722kg more and is 322kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent G2512D carries 722kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 322kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Nugent G2512D is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 445kg |
| Payload | 833kg | 1555kg |
| Internal length | 3.08m | - |
| Internal width | 1.30m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, Nugent G2512D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
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.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the G2512D if...
- you want one that carries 722kg more
- you want one that is 322kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB403 and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D carries 722kg more and is 322kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 322kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D, by 722kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Nugent G2512D 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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