Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Stewart GX 15 FT
The Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 12.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 12.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Stewart GX 15 FT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 15,000kg |
| 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 | - |
| Length | - | 7,900-9,700mm (26-32ft) |
| Tare weight | - | 3,980kg |
| Axles | - | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
| Tyres | - | 385/65Rx22.5 standard, 435/50Rx19.5 flotation option |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Stewart GX 15 FT. 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 GX 15 FT if...
- you want one that is rated 12.3 tonnes heavier gross
A 15-tonne flat trailer from Scottish maker Stewart Trailers, built for farms and hire fleets moving bulky loads such as bales or machinery. The choice of standard or flotation tyres lets it be set up for road use or softer ground.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Stewart GX 15 FT?
The Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 12.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Stewart GX 15 FT is a twin-axle flat trailer for agricultural and general haulage use.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Stewart GX 15 FT on a car licence?
Stewart GX 15 FT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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