Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.22m (4ft) longer inside and is 27cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.22m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 27cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 1100 kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 Ultra if...
- you want one that is 1.22m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 27cm wider inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 1.22m (4ft) longer inside and is 27cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
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