Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Tickners ECO745
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 36cm (1ft) wider inside. The Tickners ECO745 is 335kg 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 335kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 36cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 22cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 275kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 1175mm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 2100mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Payload | - | 475kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Tickners ECO745. 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 22cm 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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 335kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Tickners ECO745?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 36cm (1ft) wider inside. The Tickners ECO745 is 335kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Tickners ECO745 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 ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 335kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Tickners ECO745 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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