Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Nugent LC3618H
The Nugent LC3618H is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Nugent LC3618H is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Nugent LC3618H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Nugent LC3618H is 29cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Nugent LC3618H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 3,500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 1065 kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 1,820 mm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 3,672 mm |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal height | - | 1,900 mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Nugent LC3618H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire 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.
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 LC3618H if...
- you want one that is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 29cm wider inside
A 12 ft twin axle livestock trailer for farmers and smallholders moving cattle, with sectional fold down front panels for airflow and a dividing gate. Suits farm to farm and market runs where a 3,500 kg gross weight trailer is needed.
Full LC3618H specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Nugent LC3618H?
The Nugent LC3618H is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Nugent LC3618H is a 12 ft x 6 ft twin axle livestock trailer for cattle with Dual Drive suspension.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Nugent LC3618H 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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