Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Woodford Widebody
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 280kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 280kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 330kg to 694kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | - |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Woodford Widebody. 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 1.4 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.
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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 280kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 280kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 280kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Woodford Widebody 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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