Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H carries 2,406kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 594kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 2,406kg more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3116H weighs 594kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Nugent P3116H has a bed 1.62m (5.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Nugent P3116H. 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 594kg 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that carries 2,406kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.62m (5.5ft) longer
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H carries 2,406kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 594kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 594kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3116H.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 2,406kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Nugent P3116H 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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