Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Lider 38950
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 20kg lighter empty. The Lider 38950 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside and is 2cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Lider 38950 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38950 weighs 20kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Lider 38950 is 2cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Lider 38950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 630kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 155cm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 300cm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Internal height | - | 177cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Lider 38950. 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 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
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 38950 if...
- you want one that is 68cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
A weatherproof enclosed trailer for market traders, couriers and event businesses who need to lock stock or equipment away overnight, with enough internal height to walk in upright.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Lider 38950?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 20kg lighter empty. The Lider 38950 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside and is 2cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Lider 38950 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider 38950?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Lider 38950.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider 38950 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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