Head to head
Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 571kg lighter empty and is 30cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 571kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 30cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB510XL | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 1290kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.74m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | 2210kg | - |
| Internal length | 4.25m | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 500kg heavier gross
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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 571kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 30cm wider inside
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB510XL and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 571kg lighter empty and is 30cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 571kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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