Head to head
Ifor Williams HB111 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams HB111 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB111 is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB111 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Size | 15ft3in x 7ft3in x 9ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 550kg |
| Payload | - | 1450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB111, 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 HB111 if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams HB111, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
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 HB111 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB111 is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB111 is a horsebox or horse trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB111 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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