Head to head
Ifor Williams HBX506 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 255kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 94cm (3ft) longer inside and is 14cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 255kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 94cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 14cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 865kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1.53m |
| Payload | 1735kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBX506 if...
- you want one that is 94cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is 255kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBX506 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 255kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 94cm (3ft) longer inside and is 14cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 255kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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