Head to head
Ifor Williams HB510XL vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 690kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.81m (6ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 690kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.81m (6ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is 22cm wider inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 110kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB510XL | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1290kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2210kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.74m | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 1.81m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 22cm wider inside
- you want one that carries 110kg more
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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 690kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 690kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is 1.81m (6ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 690kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 110kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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