Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 855kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 15cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 855kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 155kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 15cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 21cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 2080kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 3048mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 15cm wider inside
- you want one that is 21cm 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 855kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 155kg lighter empty
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 855kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 15cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 155kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 855kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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