Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Lider 39600
The Lider 39600 is 370kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 370kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Lider 39600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 550kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Lider 39600. 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 100kg 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 39600 if...
- you want one that is 370kg lighter empty
A serious tipping trailer for groundworkers and smallholders shifting muck, aggregate or spoil in bulk, with braked axles for towing at higher payloads.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Lider 39600?
The Lider 39600 is 370kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Lider 39600 is a a braked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Lider 39600?
The Lider 39600. It is 370kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Lider 39600 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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