Head to head
Ifor Williams Eventa L vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 1,112kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.74m (9ft) longer inside and is 71cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,112kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.74m (9ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 71cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 312kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Eventa L | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1952kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 1548kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 5.22m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 2.21m | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams Eventa L, 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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 2.74m (9ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 71cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 1,112kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 312kg more
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 Eventa L and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 1,112kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.74m (9ft) longer inside and is 71cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 1,112kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 312kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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