Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Stewart GX16-21 L
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 4,580kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Stewart GX16-21 L weighs 4,580kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Stewart GX16-21 L | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 5,500kg |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Carrying capacity | - | 16,000kg |
| Cubic capacity | - | grain 21m3, silage 37m3 |
| Body | - | 6700 x 2450 x 1370mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Stewart GX16-21 L. 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 4,580kg lighter empty
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
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the GX16-21 L if...
A large bulk trailer used to cart grain and root crops at harvest, with an easy sheet system to cover the load without climbing on top. Farmers hire extra units like this at harvest to move crop faster than their own trailers allow.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Stewart GX16-21 L?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 4,580kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Stewart GX16-21 L is a bulk agricultural trailer with easy sheet cover.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Stewart GX16-21 L?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 4,580kg lighter empty than the Stewart GX16-21 L.
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