Head to head
Ifor Williams HBX506 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 245kg lighter empty and carries 345kg more. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 15cm wider inside and is 21cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 245kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 345kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 15cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 21cm longer inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 865kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 1735kg | 2080kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 3048mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 15cm wider inside
- you want one that is 21cm 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 345kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 245kg lighter empty and carries 345kg more. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 15cm wider inside and is 21cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 345kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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