Head to head
Ifor Williams Business Inabox vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams P8e is 1,682kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,682kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Business Inabox | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 1900kg (Workshop M) | 218kg |
| Internal length | 4.45m (Workshop M) | - |
| Internal width | 2.18m | - |
| Overall length | 5.96m (Workshop M) | - |
| Payload | - | 532kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams Business Inabox, Ifor Williams P8e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is 1,682kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams Business Inabox and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e is 1,682kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 1,682kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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