Head to head
Ifor Williams HBX506 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,145kg more and is 245kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,145kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 245kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 865kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 1735kg | 2880kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, Ifor Williams LM106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBX506 if...
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 1,145kg more
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBX506 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 1,145kg more and is 245kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 1,145kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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