Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D is 330kg lighter empty and carries 330kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 330kg more empty.
- Payload: the Nugent G2512D carries 330kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 445kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 1555kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Nugent G2512D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is 330kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 330kg more
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBE506 and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D is 330kg lighter empty and carries 330kg more. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 330kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D, by 330kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Nugent G2512D 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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