Head to head
Ifor Williams HB610 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams HB610 is 1.93m (6.5ft) longer inside and is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB610 is 1.93m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB610 is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB610 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 1450kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 4.25m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 2.07m | 1.53m |
| Payload | 2050kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB610, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB610 if...
- you want one that is 1.93m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire 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.
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 HB610 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams HB610 is 1.93m (6.5ft) longer inside and is 54cm (2ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB610 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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