Head to head
Ifor Williams HBX506 vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 729kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 1.76m (6ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 729kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 1.76m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 67cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 865kg | 136kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 150cm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 100cm |
| Payload | 1735kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, Lider Alicante. 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 rated 1,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.76m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 67cm (2ft) 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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 729kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBX506 and the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 729kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and is 1.76m (6ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 729kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Lider Alicante 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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