Head to head
Ifor Williams GH94BT vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 70kg lighter empty and carries 70kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 70kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 70kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH94BT | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 530kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2170kg | 2100kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH94BT, 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 70kg more
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
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 GH94BT and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 70kg lighter empty and carries 70kg more. The Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer; 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 GH94BT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 70kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH94BT or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 70kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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