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Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg vs Ifor Williams HB510XL

The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1,150kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg
Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk
Ifor Williams HB510XL
Ifor Williams HB510XL - image: Universal Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kgIfor Williams HB510XL
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight2440kg1290kg
Payload-2210kg
Internal length-4.25m
Internal width-1.74m

Sources: Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg, Ifor Williams HB510XL. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Equinox 3,500kg if...

A mid-range motorised horsebox for two horses, sitting between the small Apollo and the larger 4,500kg Equinox and 7-tonne-plus models. It suits owners who want a proper horsebox cab and living space but not a 7.5 tonne licence.

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Buy or hire the HB510XL if...

  • you want one that is 1,150kg lighter empty

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?

The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1,150kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg is a 3.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.

Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?

The Ifor Williams HB510XL. It is 1,150kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg.

Can I tow the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg 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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