Head to head
Ifor Williams GX126 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 1.18m (4ft) longer inside and carries 875kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 1.18m (4ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 875kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 75kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX126 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.66m / 12'0" | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1.84m / 6'0" | 1500mm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) | 840kg |
| Payload | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) | 1860kg |
| Overall length | 5.70m | - |
| Overall width | 2.30m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX126, 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is 1.18m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 875kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 75kg lighter empty
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →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 GX126 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 1.18m (4ft) longer inside and carries 875kg more. The Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 75kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 875kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX126 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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