Head to head
Ifor Williams P6 vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P6 | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1000kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Size | 6ft x 4ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1480kg |
| Internal length | - | 5220mm |
| Internal width | - | 2236mm |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams P6, Ifor Williams Transporta. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P6 if...
Ifor Williams P6, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The small Ifor Williams general purpose trailer and the forerunner of the current P6e. Householders and gardeners use it for tip runs, garden waste and DIY materials behind almost any car.
Full P6 specifications →Buy or hire the Transporta if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 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 P6 and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P6 is a small general purpose trailer, 6ft x 4ft; the Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6 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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