Head to head
Ifor Williams GH126 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 655kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 145kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 655kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 145kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH126 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 2735kg | 2080kg |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3048mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH126 if...
- you want one that carries 655kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 145kg lighter empty
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH126 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 655kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 145kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 145kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 655kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 or the M-Tec 10ft 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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