Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,616kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 1,616kg more.
- Internal bed: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail has a bed 3.35m (11ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Payload | 359kg | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
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.
Full P5 specifications →Buy or hire the ProLine Beavertail if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,616kg more
- you want one that has a bed 3.35m (11ft) longer
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,616kg more. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail, by 1,616kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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