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Ifor Williams TA5 vs Woodford Eco Box

The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams TA5
Ifor Williams TA5 - image: Ifor Williams Trailers
Eco Box
Woodford Eco Box

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams TA5Woodford Eco Box
Gross weight2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants500kg or 750kg options
Unladen weight610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft)205-275kg depending on size
Internal width1.53m-
Internal length2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model-
BrakesBraked-
Dimensions-3,080 x 1,595 x 1,960mm external (largest, ECO745)
Internal load space-2,100 x 1,175 x 1,470mm (ECO745)
Axle-Single axle, unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Woodford Eco Box. 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 2.2 tonnes heavier gross

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.

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Buy or hire the Eco Box if...

A lightweight box trailer built to order in Norfolk, bought by tradesmen and small businesses who want secure, lockable load space without the running costs of a van. It comes in four sizes so buyers can match it to what they need to carry.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Woodford Eco Box?

The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Woodford Eco Box is a lightweight single-axle box trailer for general and van-replacement use.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Woodford Eco Box 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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