Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 590kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 590kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Woodford Widebody. 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 1.3 tonnes 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
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Widebody if...
- you want one that is 590kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 590kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 590kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Woodford Widebody 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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