Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 1,295kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 205kg lighter empty and is 16cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 1,295kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 205kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 16cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 3.1m |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 205kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 16cm 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,295kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 1,295kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 205kg lighter empty and is 16cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 205kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 1,295kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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