Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 370kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 370kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 20cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.53m |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 20cm wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is 370kg 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 Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 370kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.28m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 370kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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