Head to head
Ifor Williams HB510XL vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.77m (6ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 450kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.77m (6ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 450kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 350kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 24cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB510XL | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1290kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2210kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1.74m | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 1.77m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 350kg more
- you want one that is 24cm 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 450kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB510XL and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.77m (6ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 450kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 450kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 350kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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