Head to head
Ifor Williams Eventa L vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1,402kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.77m (9ft) longer inside and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,402kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.77m (9ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 93cm (3ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams Eventa L carries 98kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Eventa L | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 1952kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 1548kg | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 5.22m | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 2.21m | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams Eventa L, 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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 2.77m (9ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 93cm (3ft) wider inside
- you want one that carries 98kg more
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 1,402kg lighter empty
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 Eventa L and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1,402kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.77m (9ft) longer inside and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer; 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 Eventa L or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 1,402kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams Eventa L, by 98kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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