Model against model
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Ifor Williams TA5
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | Braked |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ifor Williams GD85 figures and full Ifor Williams TA5 figures.
Choose the GD85 if...
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Single and twin axle share the same bed size, so the choice is entirely about payload and towing stability rather than capacity.
Full specifications →Choose the TA5 if...
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.
Sold in three lengths and two heights, plus heavy-duty versions at a higher gross weight. Figures above span the range rather than describing one trailer.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
Ifor Williams GD85: The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight. Ifor Williams TA5: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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