Head to head
Ifor Williams Eventa L vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1,352kg lighter empty and carries 552kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.78m (9ft) longer inside and is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,352kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.78m (9ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 552kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Eventa L | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 1952kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 1548kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 5.22m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 2.21m | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams Eventa L, 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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 2.78m (9ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 69cm (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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 1,352kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 552kg more
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 Eventa L and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 1,352kg lighter empty and carries 552kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 2.78m (9ft) longer inside and is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 1,352kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 552kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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