Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Bateson Ascot is 87cm (3ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Bateson Ascot is 87cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson Ascot is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 1.53m |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Internal height | 2.22m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | - | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Ascot if...
- you want one that is 87cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 12cm wider inside
A simple two-horse trailer from Bateson, similar in capacity to the maker's Deauville model. At 2300kg gross it stays towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup, which is why it turns up with private owners and small livery yards rather than professional transporters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Bateson Ascot is 87cm (3ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
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