Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 875kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 82cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 875kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 82cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 175kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 15cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, M-Tec 8ft 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 82cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 15cm wider 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 875kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 175kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 875kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 82cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 875kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 8ft 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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