Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 800kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 60cm (2ft) wider inside and is 1.06m (3.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 800kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1.06m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 1850mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 800kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 1.06m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 800kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 60cm (2ft) wider inside and is 1.06m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 800kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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