Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Nugent P2813S
The Nugent P2813S is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 580kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | - |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Nugent P2813S. 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 P2813S if...
- you want one that is 30kg lighter empty
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S is 30kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Nugent P2813S 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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