Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 800kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 800kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 100kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 10cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 3cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 1280mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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 800kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 100kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 10cm longer 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 3cm wider inside
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 800kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 100kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 800kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft 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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