Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Bateson PT66 is 355kg lighter empty and carries 355kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 355kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 355kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2210kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams HB510XL. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is 355kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 355kg more
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the HB510XL if...
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson PT66 is 355kg lighter empty and carries 355kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson PT66. It is 355kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson PT66, by 355kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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