Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,390kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 110kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,390kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | 1450kg |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 1,390kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 110kg lighter empty
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 GH1054 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,390kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 110kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; 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 GH1054 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 1,390kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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