Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 560kg lighter empty and carries 560kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 560kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 560kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, 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 HD if...
- you want one that is 560kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 560kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
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 HD and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 560kg lighter empty and carries 560kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 560kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 560kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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