Head to head
Ifor Williams GX84 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 300kg lighter empty and carries 300kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 300kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 300kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX84 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 540kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2160kg | 1860kg |
| Internal bed | 2.45m x 1.27m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX84, 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 300kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 300kg more
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 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 GX84 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 300kg lighter empty and carries 300kg more. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 300kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 300kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX84 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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