Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Turatello F20
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 75kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 75kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | approx. 850kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Turatello F20. 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 75kg 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 F20 if...
Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.
Listed by
- Turatello Trailers Ltd. - Nottingham, Burton Joyce
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Turatello F20?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 75kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Turatello F20?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 75kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Turatello F20 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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