Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Ifor Williams P5 is 1,339kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 1,339kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 1480kg |
| Payload | 359kg | - |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 5220mm |
| Internal width | - | 2236mm |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Ifor Williams Transporta. 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 1,339kg 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 Transporta if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 1,339kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 1,339kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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