Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,780kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 170kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,780kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 170kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 11cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 3cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 470kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 1220mm |
| Axles | Twin | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, M-Tec 8ft 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 1,780kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 11cm 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 170kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,780kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 170kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,780kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 8ft 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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