GetBrent

Head to head

Ifor Williams BV126 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,050kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 700kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams BV126
Ifor Williams BV126 - image: Universal Trailers
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams BV126M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight980kg280kg
Payload2520kg470kg
Internal length3.60m2440mm
Internal width1.73m1220mm
AxlesTwin (dual)Single
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, 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 BV126 if...

  • you want one that carries 2,050kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 1.16m (4ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside

Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.

Listed by

Full BV126 specifications →

Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 700kg 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

Full 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,050kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 700kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; 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 BV126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 700kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,050kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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.

GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.