Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams P8e has a bed 98cm (3ft) longer and is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 77kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams P8e has a bed 98cm (3ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P8e weighs 77kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P8e is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P8e carries 173kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 532kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 77kg 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 P8e if...
- you want one that has a bed 98cm (3ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 173kg more
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e has a bed 98cm (3ft) longer and is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 77kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 77kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P8e.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e, by 173kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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