Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 255kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 255kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 840kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is 255kg lighter empty
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
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 GD105 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 255kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 255kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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