Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 300kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 300kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Payload | 2590kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is 300kg 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 GH146 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 300kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 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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