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Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Stewart GX16-21 L

The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 4,725kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HBE506
Ifor Williams HBE506 - image: Morris Bufton (Ifor Williams distributor)
Stewart GX16-21 L
Stewart GX16-21 L - image: Rising Sun Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HBE506Stewart GX16-21 L
Unladen weight775kg5,500kg
Gross weight2000kg-
Payload1225kg-
Internal length3.26m-
Internal width1.67m-
Carrying capacity-16,000kg
Cubic capacity-grain 21m3, silage 37m3
Body-6700 x 2450 x 1370mm

Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Stewart GX16-21 L. 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 4,725kg 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 GX16-21 L if...

A large bulk trailer used to cart grain and root crops at harvest, with an easy sheet system to cover the load without climbing on top. Farmers hire extra units like this at harvest to move crop faster than their own trailers allow.

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Full GX16-21 L specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Stewart GX16-21 L?

The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 4,725kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Stewart GX16-21 L is a bulk agricultural trailer with easy sheet cover.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Stewart GX16-21 L?

The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 4,725kg lighter empty than the Stewart GX16-21 L.

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