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Ifor Williams HB506 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 145kg lighter empty and is 10cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 145kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 10cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 775kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1.67m |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 1225kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 145kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 10cm longer inside
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 HB506 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 145kg lighter empty and is 10cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 145kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 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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