Model against model
Ifor Williams TA5 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Ifor Williams TA5 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 600kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 1524mm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 2440mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ifor Williams TA5 figures and full M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer figures.
Choose the TA5 if...
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.
Sold in three lengths and two heights, plus heavy-duty versions at a higher gross weight. Figures above span the range rather than describing one trailer.
Full specifications →Choose the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
Ifor Williams TA5: 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. M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer: A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Are these figures reliable?
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