Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 1.68m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 1.68m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 31cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 4.0m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.84m | 1.53m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 1.68m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) wider inside
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT136HD and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 1.68m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 31cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle.; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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