Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 225kg lighter empty and carries 225kg more. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 225kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 225kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 39cm (1.5ft) 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
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 225kg more
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 225kg lighter empty and carries 225kg more. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 225kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft 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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