Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 510kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 90kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 510kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 90kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 1735kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Ifor Williams HBX506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 90kg lighter empty
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the HBX506 if...
- you want one that carries 510kg more
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 510kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 90kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506, by 510kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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