Head to head
Ifor Williams GX vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700-3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX, 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 GX if...
Ifor Williams GX, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 GX and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX 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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