Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,025kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 475kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,025kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 475kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 36cm (1ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 18cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 475kg lighter empty
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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,025kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 36cm (1ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 18cm wider inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,025kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 475kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 475kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1,025kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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