Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 25cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 60kg lighter empty and is 13cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 25cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 60kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 13cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 550kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 1280mm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 2450mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Payload | - | 1450kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 25cm 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 13cm longer inside
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 25cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 60kg lighter empty and is 13cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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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