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Ifor Williams DP120 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams DP120 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Twin |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Size | 14ft x 6ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams DP120, 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 DP120 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
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 DP120 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft; 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 DP120 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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