Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,655kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,655kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 155kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 2880kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Ifor Williams LM106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
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 LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 1,655kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 155kg lighter empty
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,655kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 155kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 1,655kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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