Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 730kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 70kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 730kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 1860kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 carries 730kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 730kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 70kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 730kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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