Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Tickners ECO644
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 36cm (1ft) wider inside. The Tickners ECO644 is 395kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 395kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 36cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Tickners ECO644 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 215kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 1175mm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 1800mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Payload | - | 535kg |
| Internal height | - | 1190mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Tickners ECO644. 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 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 36cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside
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 ECO644 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
A budget box trailer for buyers wanting a lightweight, lockable trailer for camping, DIY or light haulage without a braked axle.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Tickners ECO644?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 36cm (1ft) wider inside. The Tickners ECO644 is 395kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Tickners ECO644 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Tickners ECO644?
The Tickners ECO644. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Tickners ECO644 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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