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Ifor Williams Business Inabox vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 650kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 84cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 650kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 84cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Business Inabox | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1900kg (Workshop M) | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 4.45m (Workshop M) | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 2.18m | 1850mm |
| Overall length | 5.96m (Workshop M) | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams Business Inabox, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 84cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) wider inside
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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams Business Inabox and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 650kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 84cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 33cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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