Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 904kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 904kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 1,000kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | - |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.52m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams HB511. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 904kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 904kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 904kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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