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Ifor Williams GX125 HD vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer

The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 640kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 160kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GX125 HD
Ifor Williams GX125 HD - image: Blains Trailers & Tyres
8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GX125 HDM-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
Gross weight3500kg2700kg
Unladen weight760kg600kg
Payload2740kg2100kg
Internal bed3.66m x 1.57m-
Internal length-2440mm
Internal width-1524mm
Axles-Twin
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Ifor Williams GX125 HD, 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 GX125 HD if...

  • you want one that carries 640kg more
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.

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Full GX125 HD specifications →

Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 160kg 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.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX125 HD and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 640kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 160kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty 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 GX125 HD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX125 HD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 640kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX125 HD 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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