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Ifor Williams HB506 vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail

The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 400kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB506
Ifor Williams HB506 - image: Norfolk Trailers
PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail - image: prgtrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB506PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
Gross weight2,600kg3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models)
BrakesBrakedBraked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes)
Unladen weight920kg-
Internal length3.16m-
Internal width1.67m-
Payload-1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration
Internal bed-4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide
Axles-Twin or Tri

Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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.

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Buy or hire the ProLine Beavertail if...

  • you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross

The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.

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Full ProLine Beavertail specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?

The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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