Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Lider 39401
The Lider 39401 is 480kg lighter empty. 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 480kg 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 Ifor Williams TA5 is 27cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 130kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 126cm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 178cm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Lider 39401. 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
- you want one that is 27cm 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 39401 if...
- you want one that is 480kg lighter empty
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401 is 480kg lighter empty. 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 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401. It is 480kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider 39401 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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