Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Nugent P2813S
The Nugent P2813S is 340kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 340kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P2813S is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 580kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Nugent P2813S. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
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 P2813S if...
- you want one that is 340kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S is 340kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S. It is 340kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Nugent P2813S 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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