Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 38cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 410kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 410kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 38cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 1.85m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.15m | 1.53m |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Payload | 300kg | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 410kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 38cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) longer inside
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 BV64e and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 38cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 410kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 410kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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