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Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams HB511

The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.48m (8ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

100LT
Bateson 100LT
Ifor Williams HB511
Ifor Williams HB511 - image: agrocotrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 100LTIfor Williams HB511
Gross weight10,000kg2,700kg
Internal length6000mm (20ft)3.52m
Internal width2200mm (2300mm overall)1.79m
Wheels/tyres400 x 60 x 15.5-
AxlesTwin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring-
Unladen weight-1,000kg
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams HB511. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 100LT if...

  • you want one that is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that is 2.48m (8ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) wider inside

Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.

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Buy or hire the HB511 if...

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams HB511?

The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.48m (8ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.

Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams HB511 on a car licence?

Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.

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