Head to head
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 21cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 21cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 3cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Internal length | 3545mm | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 2000mm | 1.79m |
| Payload | 2264kg | - |
| Internal height | 2090mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,000kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, Ifor Williams HB511. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 21cm wider inside
- you want one that is 3cm longer inside
A mid-size livestock trailer from Bockmann's cattle range, sized for moving a handful of cattle or similar stock at once. It suits smaller livestock farms that do not need the largest 8.6m2 body.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
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.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 21cm wider inside. The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Can I tow the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.