Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Ifor Williams P6
The Ifor Williams P6 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P6 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Ifor Williams P6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 1000kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | - |
| Payload | 359kg | - |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Size | - | 6ft x 4ft |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Ifor Williams P6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the P6 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams P6, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The small Ifor Williams general purpose trailer and the forerunner of the current P6e. Householders and gardeners use it for tip runs, garden waste and DIY materials behind almost any car.
Full P6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Ifor Williams P6?
The Ifor Williams P6 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Ifor Williams P6 is a small general purpose trailer, 6ft x 4ft.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams P6 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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