Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 170kg more and is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 80kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 170kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 80kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 59cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 7cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 470kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.15m | 1220mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, 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 BV64e if...
- you want one that is 80kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 170kg more
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 59cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
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 BV64e and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 170kg more and is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 80kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box 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 BV64e or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 80kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 170kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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