Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Nugent F3720H
The Nugent F3720H carries 1.6 tonnes more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent F3720H carries 1.6 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent F3720H is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 100kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Nugent F3720H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 2825kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3650mm x 2000mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Nugent F3720H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
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 F3720H if...
- you want one that carries 1.6 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 100kg lighter empty
A general haulage flatbed for farmers and small contractors moving bales, machinery or building materials, built around Nugent's own suspension design and Knott brakes rather than a bought-in chassis.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H carries 1.6 tonnes more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Nugent F3720H is a a twin-axle flatbed trailer with Nugent's Dual Drive suspension.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H, by 1.6 tonnes.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Nugent F3720H 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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