Head to head
Ifor Williams GX84 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 60kg lighter empty and carries 60kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 60kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 60kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX84 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 540kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2160kg | 2100kg |
| Internal bed | 2.45m x 1.27m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX84, 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 60kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
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 GX84 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 60kg lighter empty and carries 60kg more. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range; 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 GX84 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 60kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 60kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX84 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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