Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,360kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 140kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,360kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 140kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 1450kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle 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 carries 1,360kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 140kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,360kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 140kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 1,360kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft 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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