Head to head
Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 680kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.93m (6.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 680kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.93m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 21cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB510XL | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 1290kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 4.25m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.74m | 1.53m |
| Payload | 2210kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 1.93m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 21cm 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.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is 680kg lighter empty
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB510XL and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 680kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.93m (6.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 680kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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