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Ifor Williams GX vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700-3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX, 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 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 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 GX and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX 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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