Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 56kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | 1225kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 56kg lighter empty
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 56kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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