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Ifor Williams HB506 vs Stewart GX16-21 L

The Ifor Williams HB506 is 4,580kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB506
Ifor Williams HB506 - image: Norfolk Trailers
Stewart GX16-21 L
Stewart GX16-21 L - image: Rising Sun Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB506Stewart GX16-21 L
Unladen weight920kg5,500kg
Gross weight2,600kg-
Internal length3.16m-
Internal width1.67m-
BrakesBraked-
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.

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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.

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Full GX16-21 L specifications →

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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