Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Turatello F20
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Turatello F20 is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 150kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | approx. 850kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Turatello F20. 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 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 F20 if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.
Listed by
- Turatello Trailers Ltd. - Nottingham, Burton Joyce
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the Turatello F20?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Turatello F20 is 150kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Turatello F20?
The Turatello F20. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Turatello F20 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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