Head to head
Ifor Williams HB610 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 610kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is 1.77m (6ft) longer inside and is 57cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 weighs 610kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB610 is 1.77m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB610 is 57cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB610 carries 190kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB610 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1450kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2050kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 2.07m | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB610, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 1.77m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 57cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 190kg more
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 610kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB610 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 610kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is 1.77m (6ft) longer inside and is 57cm (2ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB610 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 610kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB610 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB610, by 190kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB610 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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