Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 330kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 46cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 330kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 46cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 18cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1850mm |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 330kg lighter empty
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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 46cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 18cm wider inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 330kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 46cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 330kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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