Head to head
Bockmann Master vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Bockmann Master is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 30cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 2cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Master is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bockmann Master is 30cm longer inside.
- Payload: the Bockmann Master carries 91kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 2cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Master | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 1316kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.67m |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 775kg |
Sources: Bockmann Master, Ifor Williams HBE506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 30cm longer inside
- you want one that carries 91kg more
The entry point into Bockmann's polyester-bodied trailer range, aimed at owners of one or two horses who want a simple, low-maintenance trailer rather than an aluminium premium model. It competes on price against other basic 2-horse trailers.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Master and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bockmann Master is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 30cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 2cm wider inside. The Bockmann Master is a polyester-bodied 2-horse trailer with tack room; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Master or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bockmann Master, by 91kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Master or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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