Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Maypole MP6819
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside. The Maypole MP6819 is 490kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 490kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 46cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 120kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 116cm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 186cm |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 379kg |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Maypole MP6819. 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 2,201kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 46cm (1.5ft) longer 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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 490kg lighter empty
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Maypole MP6819?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside. The Maypole MP6819 is 490kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819. It is 490kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Maypole MP6819 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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