Head to head
Brenderup 1150 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brenderup 1150 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Load | 500kg | - |
| Internal dimensions | 144x94x35 cm | - |
| External dimensions | 239x137x84 cm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brenderup 1150, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1150 if...
Brenderup 1150, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. General purpose trailers are the everyday choice for garden waste, tip runs, DIY materials and moving house.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes 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 Brenderup 1150 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Brenderup 1150 is a general purpose trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brenderup 1150 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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