Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Nugent T3118H
The Nugent T3118H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent T3118H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Nugent T3118H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 3,500kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked, twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | - |
| Internal width | 1.53m | - |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | - |
| External body | - | Approximately 3.1m x 1.8m (10ft 2in x 5ft 11in) |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Nugent T3118H. 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 T3118H if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A heavy-duty tipper aimed at agricultural and construction users, with reinforced sides and Nugent Dual Drive suspension. It competes directly with the Ifor Williams TT range and is usually cross-shopped against it on specification and lead time rather than on price alone.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Nugent T3118H?
The Nugent T3118H is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Nugent T3118H is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Nugent T3118H 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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