Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,740kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 210kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,740kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 210kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 73cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 3cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 510kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 1820mm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 1220mm |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 carries 1,740kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 73cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 3cm wider inside
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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 210kg lighter empty
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,740kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 210kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,740kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single 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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