Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 670kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 670kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Woodford Widebody. 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 1.4 tonnes 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 670kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB511 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 670kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 670kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Woodford Widebody 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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