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Ifor Williams Business Inabox vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1,620kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 2.01m (6.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,620kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 2.01m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 96cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Business Inabox | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 1900kg (Workshop M) | 280kg |
| Internal length | 4.45m (Workshop M) | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 2.18m | 1220mm |
| Overall length | 5.96m (Workshop M) | - |
| Payload | - | 470kg |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams Business Inabox, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.01m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 96cm (3ft) 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 1,620kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1,620kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 2.01m (6.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 1,620kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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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