Head to head
Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 960kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,270kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 960kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 1,270kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB510XL | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1290kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 2210kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | - |
| Internal width | 1.74m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, Woodford Widebody. 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 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,270kg 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 960kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB510XL and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 960kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,270kg more. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 960kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 1,270kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Woodford Widebody 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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