Model against model
Ifor Williams HB506 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 HB506 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1.53m |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ifor Williams HB506 figures and full Ifor Williams TA5 figures.
Choose the HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
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 HB506 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
Ifor Williams HB506: The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it. 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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