Head to head
Bateson Eurostock 326C vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 440kg lighter empty. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Eurostock 326C weighs 440kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson Eurostock 326C is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson Eurostock 326C is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson Eurostock 326C is 18cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Eurostock 326C | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 1050kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.53m |
| Brakes | Braked, 250mm brakes | Braked |
| Payload | 2050kg | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
Sources: Bateson Eurostock 326C, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eurostock 326C if...
- you want one that is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 18cm wider inside
A 12-foot livestock trailer with a cattle division fitted as standard, aimed at farmers moving cattle or mixed stock in manageable batches. Twin large-section wheels and tyres are shared with Bateson's other Eurostock models for easier parts support.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is 440kg lighter empty
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 Eurostock 326C and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 440kg lighter empty. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is a twin-axle livestock trailer with cattle division; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Eurostock 326C or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 440kg lighter empty than the Bateson Eurostock 326C.
Can I tow the Bateson Eurostock 326C or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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