Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 575kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 225kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 575kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 225kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 575kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 225kg more
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 GX105 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 575kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 225kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 575kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 225kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 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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