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Ifor Williams General Duty vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams General DutyM-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
Gross weight1400kg to 2700kg depending on model3500kg
Internal length1.84m (6ft) to 3.71m (12ft 2in)3.1m
Internal width1.23m (4ft) to 1.71m (5ft 6in)1.67m
AxlesSingle or twin axle-
Unladen weight-980kg
Payload-2520kg

Sources: Ifor Williams General Duty, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping 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.

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Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 44cm (1.5ft) wider inside

A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams General Duty and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.26m (4ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams General Duty or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping 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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