Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D is 555kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 555kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 445kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 1555kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Nugent G2512D. 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 700kg 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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is 555kg lighter empty
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D is 555kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 555kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Nugent G2512D 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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