Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 640kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 640kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 280kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1220mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Payload | - | 470kg |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, M-Tec 8ft 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 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 72cm (2.5ft) longer 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 640kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 640kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 640kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 8ft 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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