Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel
The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel is a lightweight two-horse trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 920kg |
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | - |
| Internal width | 1.53m | - |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses (16.2hh) |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel. 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 Supreme Excel if...
A lightweight two-horse trailer from Richardson's Supreme range, chosen by owners who want to keep unladen weight down so it can be towed by a smaller car or 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Excel is a lightweight two-horse trailer.
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