Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 27cm wider inside and is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 380kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 27cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 620kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | 3048mm |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1524mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Payload | - | 2080kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. 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 27cm wider inside
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) longer 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 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 380kg lighter empty
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 27cm wider inside and is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 380kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft 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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