Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Lider 39394
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 19cm wider inside. The Lider 39394 is 336kg lighter empty and is 21cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 336kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 19cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Lider 39394 is 21cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Lider 39394 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 274kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 134cm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 253cm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Lider 39394. 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 19cm wider 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 39394 if...
- you want one that is 336kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 21cm longer inside
The unbraked version of the 34392 general purpose trailer, for DIY and garden use where the lower gross weight keeps it towable by smaller cars.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Lider 39394?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 19cm wider inside. The Lider 39394 is 336kg lighter empty and is 21cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Lider 39394 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider 39394?
The Lider 39394. It is 336kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider 39394 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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