Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,150kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 350kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,150kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 350kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 13cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 1.15m | 1280mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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 350kg 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,150kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 13cm wider inside
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV64e and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,150kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 350kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 350kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,150kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft 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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