Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D is 475kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 475kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 445kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 1555kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Nugent G2512D. 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 600kg heavier gross
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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is 475kg lighter empty
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D is 475kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 475kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Nugent G2512D 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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