Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 320kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 15cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 320kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 15cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 600kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1524mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 15cm 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 320kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 320kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 15cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 320kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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