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Ifor Williams HBX506 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,265kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 585kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,265kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 585kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 82cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 865kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 1735kg | 470kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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 carries 1,265kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 82cm (2.5ft) 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 585kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBX506 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,265kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 585kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 585kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HBX506, by 1,265kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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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