Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 20kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 12cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 980kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | 3.1m |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1.67m |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 12cm wider inside
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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 20kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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