Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,750kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,750kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 250kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 1,750kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,750kg 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 LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1,750kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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