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Ifor Williams GH1054 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 740kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 60kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 740kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 60kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | 2100kg |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 740kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 740kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 60kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 740kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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