Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Brian James T Transporter carries 320kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 320kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 2210kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1290kg |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Ifor Williams HB510XL. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that carries 320kg more
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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 Brian James T Transporter and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Brian James T Transporter carries 320kg more. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 320kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter 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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