Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Ifor Williams P6e
The Ifor Williams P6e carries 219kg more and is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 31kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P6e carries 219kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P6e is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams P6e has a bed 45cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P6e weighs 31kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Ifor Williams P6e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 172kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 578kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | 1.98m x 1.21m |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Ifor Williams P6e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
- you want one that is 31kg lighter empty
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 P6e if...
- you want one that carries 219kg more
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 45cm (1.5ft) longer
A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Ifor Williams P6e carries 219kg more and is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 31kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 31kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P6e.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Ifor Williams P6e, by 219kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams P6e 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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