Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside and is 17cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 80kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 17cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 80kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 840kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1500mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 68cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 17cm 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside and is 17cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 80kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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