Head to head
Brenderup CD300TBR2000 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brenderup CD300TBR2000 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Payload | 1490kg | - |
| Internal size | 300cm x 155cm x 185cm (L x W x H) | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brenderup CD300TBR2000, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CD300TBR2000 if...
A lightweight box trailer from Brenderup's Cargo Dynamic range, built with a honeycomb composite body to keep unladen weight low relative to payload. Tradespeople and hire firms use it to carry tools or an electric van's overflow load behind a car.
Full CD300TBR2000 specifications →Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg 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 CD300TBR2000 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is a twin axle enclosed box trailer with rear ramp; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brenderup CD300TBR2000 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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