Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 547kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 547kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 61cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 63kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 92cm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 120cm |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 337kg |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Maypole MP6812. 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 2.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 61cm (2ft) 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 547kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 547kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 547kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Maypole MP6812 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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