Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 28cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is 23cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 28cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 23cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 1.53m |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams TA5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 23cm longer inside
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is 28cm 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 GD84 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 28cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is 23cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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