Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 2,551kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 449kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 2,551kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer weighs 449kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 590kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 2910kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.05 x 1.70 |
| Bed height | - | 367mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. 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 449kg 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 Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 2,551kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 2,551kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 449kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 449kg lighter empty than the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 2,551kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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