Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 325kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 28cm longer inside and is 13cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 325kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 28cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 13cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 2000kg | - |
| Payload | 1225kg | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 325kg 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 Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 28cm longer inside
- you want one that is 13cm wider inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 325kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 28cm longer inside and is 13cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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