Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Lider 39770
The Lider 39770 is 570kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 570kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Lider 39770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 430kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal length | 3.52m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 361 x 185 x 11cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Lider 39770. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- 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
Buy or hire the 39770 if...
- you want one that is 570kg lighter empty
A lighter single-axle car transporter for owners of small cars, motorhomes-with-tow-cars or similar, sized to be towed by a mid-range family car.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the Lider 39770?
The Lider 39770 is 570kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Lider 39770 is a a braked single-axle car transporter trailer rated at 1600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Lider 39770?
The Lider 39770. It is 570kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Lider 39770 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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