Head to head
Ifor Williams HBX506 vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H carries 1,030kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 1,030kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 130kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 865kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 1735kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, Nugent P3116H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBX506 if...
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 P3116H if...
- you want one that carries 1,030kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 130kg lighter empty
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBX506 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H carries 1,030kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H. It is 130kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 1,030kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Nugent P3116H 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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