Head to head
Ifor Williams HBX506 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 785kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 115kg lighter empty and is 16cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 785kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 115kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 16cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 865kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 1735kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 3.1m |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 115kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 16cm longer 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 785kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBX506 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 785kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 115kg lighter empty and is 16cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HBX506. It is 115kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 785kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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