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Ifor Williams HB506 vs Tickners ECO745

The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 1.06m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Tickners ECO745 is 645kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB506
Ifor Williams HB506 - image: Norfolk Trailers
Tickners ECO745
Tickners ECO745 - image: ticknertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB506Tickners ECO745
Gross weight2,600kg750kg
Unladen weight920kg275kg
Internal length3.16m2100mm
Internal width1.67m1175mm
BrakesBrakedUnbraked
Payload-475kg
Internal height-1470mm
Axles-1

Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Tickners ECO745. 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
  • you want one that is 1.06m (3.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside

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 ECO745 if...

  • you want one that is 645kg lighter empty

A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Tickners ECO745?

The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 1.06m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Tickners ECO745 is 645kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Tickners ECO745?

The Tickners ECO745. It is 645kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Tickners ECO745 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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