Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H carries 1,932kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 1,932kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 32kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 833kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 3.08m | - |
| Internal width | 1.30m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, Nugent P3116H. 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that carries 1,932kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 32kg lighter empty
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB403 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H carries 1,932kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H. It is 32kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 1,932kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Nugent P3116H 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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