Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,950kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 1,050kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,950kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 1,050kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.76m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 70cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1.15m | 1850mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, 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 BV64e if...
- you want one that is 1,050kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,950kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.76m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 70cm (2.5ft) wider inside
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 BV64e and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,950kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 1,050kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 1,050kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1,950kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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