Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 15kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 15kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 600kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is 15kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
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 GD105 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 15kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; 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 GD105 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 15kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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