Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 585kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross and carries 665kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 585kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 665kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 190kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 560kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.99m |
| Overall width | - | 1.83m |
| Rollers | - | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 rated 1,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 665kg more
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 Galaxy TBS75 if...
- you want one that is 585kg lighter empty
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 585kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross and carries 665kg more. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 585kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 665kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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