Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,430kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 70kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,430kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 845kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 2655kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 2.25m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 70kg 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 LM167 if...
- you want one that carries 1,430kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,430kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 70kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 1,430kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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