Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams BV106 carries 740kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 60kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV106 carries 740kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV106 is 23cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 60kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1500mm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 840kg |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | 1860kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
- you want one that carries 740kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 23cm wider inside
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV106 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV106 carries 740kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 60kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV106, by 740kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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