Head to head
Brian James A Transporter (A4) 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
| Brian James A Transporter (A4) | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,000kg to 3,000kg depending on variant | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Brakes | Braked, tandem axle | Braked |
| Bed | 3.7m x 1.8m up to 5.0m x 2.0m depending on variant | - |
| 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 |
Sources: Brian James A Transporter (A4), Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A Transporter (A4) if...
One of the most common car trailers in Britain, bought by trade and private owners for moving road cars, project cars and small vans. The reason it sells is the spread of bed length and gross weight combinations, which lets you match the trailer to the tow car rather than the other way round.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
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 Brian James A Transporter (A4) and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Brian James A Transporter (A4) is a open flatbed car transporter, twin axle; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James A Transporter (A4) 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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