Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 185kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 185kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 735kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Nugent P3116H. 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 185kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Nugent P3116H 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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