Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 445kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 700kg heavier gross and carries 285kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 445kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 285kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Woodford Widebody. 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 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 285kg 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 445kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 445kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 700kg heavier gross and carries 285kg more. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 445kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 285kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Woodford Widebody 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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