Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Lider Cadix
The Lider Cadix is 442kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 21cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 442kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 21cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 27cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Lider Cadix | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 168kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 132cm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 205cm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Lider Cadix. 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 21cm wider inside
- you want one that is 27cm longer 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 Cadix if...
- you want one that is 442kg lighter empty
A mid-sized camping trailer for families wanting more load space than the Alicante for tents and holiday gear. The 205cm bed is the practical difference: it takes a folded awning or a family tent lengthways, which the shorter Alicante will not. Still unbraked, so no servicing beyond lights and bearings.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Lider Cadix?
The Lider Cadix is 442kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 21cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Lider Cadix 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 Cadix?
The Lider Cadix. It is 442kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Lider Cadix 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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