Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 487kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross and carries 363kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 487kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB403 carries 363kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 8cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 833kg | 470kg |
| Internal length | 3.08m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.30m | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
- you want one that is rated 850kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 363kg more
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 8cm wider inside
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 487kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB403 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 487kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross and carries 363kg more. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 487kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams HB403, by 363kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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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