Head to head
Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Meredith & Eyre MEF27146
The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB510XL | Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1290kg | - |
| Payload | 2210kg | - |
| Internal length | 4.25m | - |
| Internal width | 1.74m | - |
| Internal frame dimensions | - | 4290 x 1990mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, Meredith & Eyre MEF27146. 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 800kg 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 MEF27146 if...
A general purpose flatbed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers carrying palletised or bulky goods, sized in Meredith & Eyre's 20-series range above its smaller 16-series flatbeds.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB510XL and the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 is a flatbed goods trailer, 20-series range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Meredith & Eyre MEF27146 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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