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Ifor Williams HB403 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 157kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 76cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 76cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 157kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 23cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3.08m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.30m | 1.53m |
| Payload | 833kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
- you want one that is 76cm (2.5ft) longer inside
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 157kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 23cm 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 HB403 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 157kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 76cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 157kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 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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