Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 300kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 300kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 620kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Ifor Williams LM106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is 300kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 300kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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