Head to head
Ifor Williams GX84 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 710kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 710kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 10kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX84 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 540kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 2160kg | 1450kg |
| Internal bed | 2.45m x 1.27m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX84, 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that carries 710kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 10kg lighter empty
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
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 GX84 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX84 carries 710kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range; 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 GX84 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 10kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 710kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX84 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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