Head to head
Equi-Trek Night-Treka vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 585kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Night-Treka weighs 585kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Night-Treka | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg (2500kg/3500kg options) | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 1195kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Brakes | Braked (four fully braked wheels) | Braked |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
Sources: Equi-Trek Night-Treka, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Night-Treka if...
The overnight-accommodation version of the Day-Treka, adding sleeping space for competitors staying away at shows. It is offered across a range of gross weight options depending on chassis upgrades.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is 585kg 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 Night-Treka and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 585kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Night-Treka is a 2-horse trailer with overnight living accommodation; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Night-Treka or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 585kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Night-Treka.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Night-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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