Head to head
Ifor Williams BV84 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV84 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1400kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Single | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Size | 8ft x 4ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV84, 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 BV84 if...
Ifor Williams BV84, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. A compact braked box van from the Ifor Williams range, bought for lockable, weatherproof carrying of tools, stock and household goods, and one of the most common used box trailers on the UK market.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
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 BV84 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV84 is a box van trailer, single axle, 8ft x 4ft; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV84 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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