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Ifor Williams TA5 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 12cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is 1cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 12cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TA5 is 1cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 600kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | 1524mm |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | 2440mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. 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 1cm 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
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 12cm longer inside
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TA5 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 12cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is 1cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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