Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Lider 29420
The Lider 29420 is 470kg lighter empty and is 14cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 54cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 470kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 54cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Lider 29420 is 14cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Lider 29420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 140kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 167cm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 178cm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Lider 29420. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) 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
Buy or hire the 29420 if...
- you want one that is 470kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Lider 29420?
The Lider 29420 is 470kg lighter empty and is 14cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 54cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider 29420?
The Lider 29420. It is 470kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider 29420 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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