Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 280kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is 68cm (2ft) longer inside and is 10cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Provan weighs 280kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Fautras Provan is 68cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Fautras Provan is 10cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,300 - 2,000kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 890 - 990kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.63m | 1.53m |
| Brakes | Braked (inertia) | Braked |
| Internal height | 2.25m | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Provan if...
- you want one that is 68cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 10cm wider inside
A lightweight two-horse trailer for private owners and small livery yards who want to tow with a car on a standard B96 licence rather than needing a 7.5 tonne horsebox. The all-polyester body and large front ramp aim to make loading easier than a steel-bodied trailer of similar size.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 280kg lighter empty
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 Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 280kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is 68cm (2ft) longer inside and is 10cm wider inside. The Fautras Provan is a 2-horse polyester-bodied horse trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 280kg lighter empty than the Fautras Provan.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan 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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