Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 440kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 440kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 840kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 440kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT136 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 440kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 440kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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