Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 400kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 1.08m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 27cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 400kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 1.08m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 27cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 600kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1524mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, M-Tec 8ft 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 1.08m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 27cm 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 400kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 400kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 1.08m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 27cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 400kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the M-Tec 8ft 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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