Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Lider 39440
The Lider 39440 is 580kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross and is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 580kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Lider 39440 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 195kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 201cm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 133cm |
| Payload | 1225kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Lider 39440. 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 1.25m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) 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 39440 if...
- you want one that is 580kg lighter empty
A budget wood-sided trailer for garden waste, logs and general household loads, sold as a lighter option than the galvanised Tough range.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Lider 39440?
The Lider 39440 is 580kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross and is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Lider 39440 is a an unbraked single-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Lider 39440?
The Lider 39440. It is 580kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Lider 39440 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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