Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 635kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 17cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 635kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 17cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 65kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 17cm wider inside
- you want one that is 65kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 635kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 635kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 17cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 65kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 635kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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