Head to head
Ifor Williams General Duty vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams General Duty | Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1400kg to 2700kg depending on model | 3500kg |
| Internal length | 1.84m (6ft) to 3.71m (12ft 2in) | - |
| Internal width | 1.23m (4ft) to 1.71m (5ft 6in) | - |
| Axles | Single or twin axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 590kg |
| Payload | - | 2910kg |
| Internal size | - | 3.05 x 1.70 |
| Bed height | - | 367mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams General Duty, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Duty if...
Ifor Williams's entry-level flatbed range, bought by householders, gardeners and small trades for tip runs, garden waste and general loads. It is the trailer most UK hire yards keep several of, since one size or another suits almost any small job.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams General Duty and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams General Duty or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant 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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