Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 474kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 82cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 474kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 82cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 53cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 136kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 100cm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 150cm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Lider Alicante. 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 82cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) 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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 474kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 474kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 82cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 474kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider Alicante 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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