Head to head
Ifor Williams HB610 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams HB610 is 64cm (2ft) longer inside and is 22cm wider inside. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB610 is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 weighs 200kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB610 is 22cm wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 200kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB610 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1450kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2050kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 2.07m | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB610, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB610 if...
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 22cm wider inside
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 200kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB610 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB610 is 64cm (2ft) longer inside and is 22cm wider inside. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more. The Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB610 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB610 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 200kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB610 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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