Head to head
Ifor Williams HBX506 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,240kg more and is 340kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,240kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 340kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 865kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 1735kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 1,240kg more
- you want one that is 340kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBX506 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,240kg more and is 340kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 340kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1,240kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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