Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,267kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,267kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 167kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 64cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 22cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 833kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 3.08m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.30m | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, 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 HB403 if...
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) longer 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,267kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 167kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 22cm wider inside
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 HB403 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,267kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 64cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; 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 HB403 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 167kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,267kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 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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