Head to head
Debon Cargo 1300 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon Cargo 1300 is 130kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 130kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Cargo 1300 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 480kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Payload | 820kg | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Debon Cargo 1300, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Cargo 1300 if...
- you want one that is 130kg lighter empty
A lightweight cargo box aimed at buyers wanting simple, secure storage for tools or stock without the extra features of the C-series.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 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 Debon Cargo 1300 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon Cargo 1300 is 130kg lighter empty. The Debon Cargo 1300 is a a single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Debon Cargo 1300 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Debon Cargo 1300. It is 130kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Debon Cargo 1300 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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