Head to head
Ifor Williams Q Range vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 37cm (1ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Q Range | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1000kg (braked Q) | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 300kg (Q6b) | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 1.95m (Q6b) | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.22m (Q6b) | 1.53m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams Q Range, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Q Range if...
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) longer inside
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams Q Range and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Q Range or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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