Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H is 265kg lighter empty and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 265kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 735kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Nugent P3116H. 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 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is 265kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H is 265kg lighter empty and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Nugent P3116H 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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