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Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Ifor Williams Q Range

The Ifor Williams Q Range is 990kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.3m (7.5ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB510XL
Ifor Williams HB510XL - image: Universal Trailers
Ifor Williams Q Range
Ifor Williams Q Range - image: Ifor Williams Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB510XLIfor Williams Q Range
Gross weight3500kg1000kg (braked Q)
Unladen weight1290kg300kg (Q6b)
Internal length4.25m1.95m (Q6b)
Internal width1.74m1.22m (Q6b)
Payload2210kg-

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

Buy or hire the HB510XL if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that is 2.3m (7.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) wider inside

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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Full HB510XL specifications →

Buy or hire the Q Range if...

  • you want one that is 990kg lighter empty

A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.

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Full Q Range specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB510XL and the Ifor Williams Q Range?

The Ifor Williams Q Range is 990kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.3m (7.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Ifor Williams Q Range?

The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 990kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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