Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside and is 56cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 56cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 40kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 550kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 1.84m | 1280mm |
| Payload | - | 1450kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, 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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
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 CT136HD and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside and is 56cm (2ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle.; 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 CT136HD or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 40kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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