Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Lider 34622
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 34622 is 240kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 240kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Lider 34622 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 1500kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 370kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal width | 1.53m | - |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | - |
| Internal bed | - | 306 x 170cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Lider 34622. 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 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 34622 if...
- you want one that is 240kg lighter empty
The lighter-rated sibling of the 34620, aimed at buyers who want a twin-axle flatbed's stability and easier reversing without needing the full 2500kg capacity.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Lider 34622?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 34622 is 240kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Lider 34622 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 1500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider 34622?
The Lider 34622. It is 240kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider 34622 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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