Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Ifor Williams P7e
The Ifor Williams P7e carries 198kg more and is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 52kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P7e carries 198kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P7e is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams P7e has a bed 68cm (2ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P7e weighs 52kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Ifor Williams P7e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 193kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 557kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | 2.21m x 1.21m |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Ifor Williams P7e. 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 52kg 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 P7e if...
- you want one that carries 198kg more
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 68cm (2ft) longer
For buyers who find the P6e's bed a little short for longer items like ladders or fencing panels, on the same unbraked 750kg chassis.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Ifor Williams P7e carries 198kg more and is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 52kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Ifor Williams P7e is a a slightly longer unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 52kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P7e.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Ifor Williams P7e, by 198kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams P7e 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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