Head to head
Bockmann Master vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Bockmann Master is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Bockmann Master is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Master is 12cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Master | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.53m |
| Payload | 1316kg | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Master, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
- you want one that is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 12cm wider inside
The entry point into Bockmann's polyester-bodied trailer range, aimed at owners of one or two horses who want a simple, low-maintenance trailer rather than an aluminium premium model. It competes on price against other basic 2-horse trailers.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
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 Bockmann Master and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Bockmann Master is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside and is 12cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is a polyester-bodied 2-horse trailer with tack room; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bockmann Master 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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