Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams GH146 is 340kg lighter empty and carries 340kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 340kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 340kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that is 340kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 340kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is 340kg lighter empty and carries 340kg more. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH146. It is 340kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 340kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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