Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 155kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 155kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 550kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Payload | - | 1450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 155kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
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 GD85 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 155kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; 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 GD85 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 155kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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