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Ifor Williams P6e vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail

The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,397kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams P6e
Ifor Williams P6e - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail - image: prgtrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams P6ePRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
Gross weight750kg3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models)
Payload578kg1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration
Internal bed1.98m x 1.21m4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide
BrakesUnbrakedBraked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes)
Unladen weight172kg-
Axles-Twin or Tri

Sources: Ifor Williams P6e, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the P6e if...

A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.

Full P6e specifications →

Buy or hire the ProLine Beavertail if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,250kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,397kg more
  • you want one that has a bed 2.9m (9.5ft) 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.

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Full ProLine Beavertail specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P6e and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?

The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,397kg more. The Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer; 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 P6e or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?

The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail, by 1,397kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6e 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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