Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 281kg lighter empty and is 25cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 281kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 25cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 2.04m (all models) |
| Internal length | 3.52m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 281kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 25cm wider inside
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 281kg lighter empty and is 25cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 281kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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