Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Ifor Williams Transporta is 2.9m (9.5ft) longer inside and is 71cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 2.9m (9.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 71cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 1480kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 2236mm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 5220mm |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Ifor Williams Transporta. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
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
Buy or hire the Transporta if...
- you want one that is 2.9m (9.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 71cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 TA5 and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams Transporta is 2.9m (9.5ft) longer inside and is 71cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 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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