Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D is 165kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 165kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 445kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | - |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 1555kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Nugent G2512D. 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
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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D is 165kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Nugent G2512D 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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