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Equi-Trek Day-Treka vs Ifor Williams TA5

The Ifor Williams TA5 is 485kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Equi-Trek Day-Treka
Equi-Trek Day-Treka - image: threecounties.trek-trailers.co.uk
Ifor Williams TA5
Ifor Williams TA5 - image: Ifor Williams Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Equi-Trek Day-TrekaIfor Williams TA5
Gross weight2000kg (2500kg/3000kg upgrades available)2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants
Unladen weight1095kg610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft)
BrakesBraked (four fully braked wheels)Braked
Axles2-
Internal width-1.53m
Internal length-2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model

Sources: Equi-Trek Day-Treka, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Day-Treka if...

A day-use trailer with a separate tack/changing area but no overnight living space, sold as the lighter sibling to the Night-Treka. It suits competitors who want a private changing area without paying for sleeping accommodation.

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Buy or hire the TA5 if...

  • you want one that is 485kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Day-Treka and the Ifor Williams TA5?

The Ifor Williams TA5 is 485kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Day-Treka is a 2-horse trailer with a self-contained changing/tack area; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.

Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Day-Treka or the Ifor Williams TA5?

The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Day-Treka.

Can I tow the Equi-Trek Day-Treka 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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