Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 680kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 1.34m (4.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 680kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 1.34m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 240kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 1820mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1220mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Payload | - | 510kg |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 rated 1,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.34m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside
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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 680kg lighter empty
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 680kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 1.34m (4.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 680kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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