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Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Nugent T3718H

The Nugent T3718H is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 285kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HBE506
Ifor Williams HBE506 - image: Morris Bufton (Ifor Williams distributor)
Nugent T3718H
Nugent T3718H - image: Nugent Engineering

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HBE506Nugent T3718H
Gross weight2000kg3,500kg
Unladen weight775kg1,060kg
Payload1225kg-
Internal length3.26m-
Internal width1.67m-
Internal LxW-3,630 x 1,800 (mm)
Bed height-700 mm
Tyres-185/70R13

Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Nugent T3718H. 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 285kg 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.

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Full HBE506 specifications →

Buy or hire the T3718H if...

  • you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross

A twin axle tipper for groundworks, landscaping and farm use where loads of spoil, aggregate or waste need tipping out. The figures below are from the maker's own page.

Full T3718H specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Nugent T3718H?

The Nugent T3718H is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Nugent T3718H is a 12 ft x 6 ft twin axle 3.5 tonne tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Nugent T3718H?

The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Nugent T3718H.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Nugent T3718H 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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