Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Lider 39770
The Lider 39770 is 345kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 345kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Lider 39770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 430kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 361 x 185 x 11cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Lider 39770. 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 400kg heavier gross
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 39770 if...
- you want one that is 345kg lighter empty
A lighter single-axle car transporter for owners of small cars, motorhomes-with-tow-cars or similar, sized to be towed by a mid-range family car.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Lider 39770?
The Lider 39770 is 345kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Lider 39770 is a a braked single-axle car transporter trailer rated at 1600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Lider 39770?
The Lider 39770. It is 345kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Lider 39770 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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