Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 94cm (3ft) longer inside and is 14cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 165kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 94cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 165kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 14cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1.53m |
| Payload | 1225kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 94cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 94cm (3ft) longer inside and is 14cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 165kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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