Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Tickners ECO745
The Tickners ECO745 is 725kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 1.42m (4.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 725kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 1.42m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 62cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 275kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | 2100mm |
| Internal width | 1.79m | 1175mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Payload | - | 475kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Tickners ECO745. 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 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.42m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 62cm (2ft) 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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 725kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the Tickners ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745 is 725kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 1.42m (4.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 725kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Tickners ECO745 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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