Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Race Box 610
The Race Box 610 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Race Box 610 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Race Box 610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 3,000kg |
| 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 | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Bed size | - | 4.50m x 1.95m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Race Box 610. 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 610 if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
An enclosed twin axle box trailer used to carry tools, motorsport equipment or goods securely and out of the weather. Its 3,000kg rating covers a loaded box without needing a heavier commercial trailer.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Race Box 610?
The Race Box 610 is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Race Box 610 is a twin axle enclosed box trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Race Box 610 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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