Head to head
Ifor Williams General Duty vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams General Duty | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1400kg to 2700kg depending on model | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Internal length | 1.84m (6ft) to 3.71m (12ft 2in) | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.23m (4ft) to 1.71m (5ft 6in) | 1.53m |
| Axles | Single or twin axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams General Duty, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Duty if...
Ifor Williams's entry-level flatbed range, bought by householders, gardeners and small trades for tip runs, garden waste and general loads. It is the trailer most UK hire yards keep several of, since one size or another suits almost any small job.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30cm wider 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 General Duty and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams General Duty 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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