Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Rice Beaufort Double
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,120kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,120kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Rice Beaufort Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | Approx. 1,580kg (3,485lb) |
| 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 | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Rice Beaufort Double. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,120kg heavier gross
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 Beaufort Double if...
A twin axle two-horse trailer from a once-major UK horsebox brand. Owners keep older examples going with parts from specialist trailer suppliers rather than buying new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Rice Beaufort Double?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,120kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Rice Beaufort Double is a twin axle two-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Rice Beaufort Double 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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