Head to head
Ifor Williams GX106 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 685kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 115kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 685kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 weighs 115kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX106 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2785kg | 2100kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX106, 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that carries 685kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 115kg lighter empty
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 GX106 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 685kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 115kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 685kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX106 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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