Head to head
Equi-Trek Apollo vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 235kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Apollo weighs 235kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Apollo | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 845kg | 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: Equi-Trek Apollo, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is 235kg lighter empty
- 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 Equi-Trek Apollo and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 235kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Apollo or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Apollo.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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