Head to head
Ifor Williams HB510XL vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 64cm (2ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 11cm wider inside and is 40kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 11cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 40kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 40kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB510XL | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1290kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2210kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1.74m | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 64cm (2ft) longer 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is 11cm wider inside
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 40kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB510XL and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 64cm (2ft) longer inside. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 11cm wider inside and is 40kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 40kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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