Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1.8 tonnes more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 400kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1.8 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 400kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 59cm (2ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.15m | 1524mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 400kg 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1.8 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 59cm (2ft) longer inside
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1.8 tonnes more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 400kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 400kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1.8 tonnes.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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