Head to head
Ifor Williams GH126 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,265kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 485kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,265kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 485kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH126 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 2735kg | 470kg |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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 2,265kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 485kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH126 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,265kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 485kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 2,265kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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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