Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 330kg lighter empty and is 12cm 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 330kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 12cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 280kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 1220mm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 2440mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Payload | - | 470kg |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 330kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 12cm longer inside
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 330kg lighter empty and is 12cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 330kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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