Head to head
Equi-Trek Show Treka M vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Ifor Williams HB511 is 240kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Show Treka M weighs 240kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Show Treka M | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1240kg | 1,000kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.52m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
Sources: Equi-Trek Show Treka M, Ifor Williams HB511. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Show Treka M if...
A trailer aimed at showing competitors, pairing horse space with a living/changing area sized for show-day preparation rather than multi-night stays. It sits in the mid-weight part of Equi-Trek's trailer range.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
- you want one that is 240kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg 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 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 Equi-Trek Show Treka M and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is 240kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Show Treka M is a 2-horse trailer with a show-focused living/changing area; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Show Treka M or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams HB511. It is 240kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Show Treka M.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Show Treka M 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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