Head to head
Ifor Williams Eventa L vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1,672kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,078kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,672kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams Eventa L carries 1,078kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.78m (9ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 99cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Eventa L | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 1952kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 1548kg | 470kg |
| Internal length | 5.22m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 2.21m | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams Eventa L, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eventa L if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,078kg more
- you want one that is 2.78m (9ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 99cm (3ft) wider inside
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 1,672kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams Eventa L and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1,672kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,078kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 1,672kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams Eventa L, by 1,078kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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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