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Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Turatello F20

The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Turatello F20 is 440kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB510XL
Ifor Williams HB510XL - image: Universal Trailers
F20
Turatello F20

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB510XLTuratello F20
Gross weight3500kg2,000kg
Unladen weight1290kgapprox. 850kg
Payload2210kg-
Internal length4.25m-
Internal width1.74m-
Length-616cm
Width-210cm

Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, Turatello F20. 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 1.5 tonnes 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.

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Full HB510XL specifications →

Buy or hire the F20 if...

  • you want one that is 440kg lighter empty

Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.

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Full F20 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB510XL and the Turatello F20?

The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Turatello F20 is 440kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Turatello F20?

The Turatello F20. It is 440kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Turatello F20 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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