Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 950kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 950kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 150kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 1860kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 950kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 950kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 150kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 950kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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