Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 630kg lighter empty and carries 630kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 630kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 630kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | 2210kg |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Ifor Williams HB510XL. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 630kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 630kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
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 Ifor Williams GH1054 and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 630kg lighter empty and carries 630kg more. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 630kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 630kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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