Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Tickners RL5000
The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Internal length | 3.52m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Tickners RL5000. 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 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
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the RL5000 if...
An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the Tickners RL5000?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Tickners RL5000 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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