Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Lider 29420
The Lider 29420 is 635kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross and is 1.48m (5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 635kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 1.48m (5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Lider 29420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 140kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 178cm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 167cm |
| Payload | 1225kg | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Lider 29420. 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 rated 1,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.48m (5ft) longer 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 29420 if...
- you want one that is 635kg lighter empty
Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Lider 29420?
The Lider 29420 is 635kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross and is 1.48m (5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Lider 29420?
The Lider 29420. It is 635kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Lider 29420 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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