Head to head
Ifor Williams GX84 vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 460kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 460kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX84 | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 540kg | 1,000kg |
| Payload | 2160kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.45m x 1.27m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.52m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX84, Ifor Williams HB511. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX84 if...
- you want one that is 460kg lighter empty
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
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 Ifor Williams GX84 and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX84 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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