Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is 6cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV105 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 6cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.47m | 1.53m |
| Payload | 1965kg | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 68cm (2ft) longer inside
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is 6cm wider 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 68cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is 6cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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