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Ifor Williams Business Inabox vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1.3 tonnes lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 2.01m (6.5ft) longer inside and is 66cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1.3 tonnes more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 2.01m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 66cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Business Inabox | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1900kg (Workshop M) | 600kg |
| Internal length | 4.45m (Workshop M) | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 2.18m | 1524mm |
| Overall length | 5.96m (Workshop M) | - |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams Business Inabox, 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 Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is 2.01m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 66cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 1.3 tonnes lighter empty
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 Business Inabox and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1.3 tonnes lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 2.01m (6.5ft) longer inside and is 66cm (2ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 1.3 tonnes lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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