Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 370kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 370kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 14cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 980kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 1.67m |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 3.1m |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 370kg 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 370kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 370kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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