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Ifor Williams HB506 vs Lider 37385

The Lider 37385 is 550kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB506
Ifor Williams HB506 - image: Norfolk Trailers
Lider 37385
Lider 37385 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB506Lider 37385
Gross weight2,600kg1300kg
Unladen weight920kg370kg
BrakesBrakedBraked
Internal length3.16m-
Internal width1.67m-
Internal bed-304 x 171 x 10cm
Axles-1

Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Lider 37385. 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 1.3 tonnes 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.

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Full HB506 specifications →

Buy or hire the 37385 if...

  • you want one that is 550kg lighter empty

The higher-capacity version of the 37380 tilt-bed, giving tradespeople a bit more payload for the same tilting, ramp-free loading deck.

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Full 37385 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Lider 37385?

The Lider 37385 is 550kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Lider 37385 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Lider 37385?

The Lider 37385. It is 550kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Lider 37385 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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