Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Nugent Q1710
The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 1,018kg more and is rated 1,640kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 622kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 1,018kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,640kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 622kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 360kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 153kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 207kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1700mm x 1010mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Nugent Q1710. 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 carries 1,018kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,640kg heavier gross
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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 622kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Nugent Q1710?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 1,018kg more and is rated 1,640kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 622kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 622kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Nugent Q1710?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 1,018kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Nugent Q1710 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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