Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 730kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 730kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 190kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 560kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.99m |
| Overall width | - | 1.83m |
| Rollers | - | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 rated 1,850kg heavier gross
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 Galaxy TBS75 if...
- you want one that is 730kg lighter empty
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 730kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 730kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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