Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 210kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 210kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 210kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes 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 Ifor Williams CT136 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 210kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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