Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams HB511 is 1.2m (4ft) longer inside and is 26cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 1.2m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 26cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3.52m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1.53m |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
- you want one that is 1.2m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 26cm wider inside
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is 1.2m (4ft) longer inside and is 26cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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