Head to head
Erde 153 vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Erde 153 is 876kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 2.08m (7ft) longer inside and is 81cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 876kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 2.08m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 81cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 124kg | 1,000kg |
| Internal length | 144cm | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 98cm | 1.79m |
| Payload | 526kg | - |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2,700kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 153, Ifor Williams HB511. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 153 if...
- you want one that is 876kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
- you want one that is 2.08m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 81cm (2.5ft) wider inside
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 Erde 153 and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Erde 153 is 876kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 2.08m (7ft) longer inside and is 81cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Erde 153. It is 876kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
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