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Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Ifor Williams LM105

The Ifor Williams LM105 is 685kg lighter empty and carries 685kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB510XL
Ifor Williams HB510XL - image: Universal Trailers
Ifor Williams LM105
Ifor Williams LM105 - image: Norfolk Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB510XLIfor Williams LM105
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight1290kg605kg
Payload2210kg2895kg
Internal length4.25m-
Internal width1.74m-
Internal bed-3.01m x 1.68m

Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, Ifor Williams LM105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

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.

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Buy or hire the LM105 if...

  • you want one that is 685kg lighter empty
  • you want one that carries 685kg more

A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB510XL and the Ifor Williams LM105?

The Ifor Williams LM105 is 685kg lighter empty and carries 685kg more. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams LM105 is a a general-purpose flatbed trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Ifor Williams LM105?

The Ifor Williams LM105. It is 685kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Ifor Williams LM105?

The Ifor Williams LM105, by 685kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Ifor Williams LM105 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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