Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 617kg more and is 217kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 63cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 617kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 217kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 63cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 2cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 833kg | 1450kg |
| Internal length | 3.08m | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 1.30m | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, 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 HB403 if...
- you want one that is 63cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 2cm 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 617kg more
- you want one that is 217kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
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 HB403 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 617kg more and is 217kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 63cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox 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.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 217kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 617kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 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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