Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 6cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 250kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 250kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 6cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 10cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1850mm |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 250kg lighter empty
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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 6cm wider inside
- you want one that is 10cm longer inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 6cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 250kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB511. It is 250kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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