Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
| 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 | - |
| Payload | - | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Internal bed | - | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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.
Full TA5 specifications →Buy or hire the ProLine Beavertail if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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