Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 35kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 35kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 550kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Payload | - | 1450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 35kg 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 GD105 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 35kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; 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 GD105 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 35kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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