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Ifor Williams LM105 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The Ifor Williams LM105 carries 1,035kg more and is 235kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams LM105
Ifor Williams LM105 - image: Norfolk Trailers
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams LM105M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight3500kg2700kg
Unladen weight605kg840kg
Payload2895kg1860kg
Internal bed3.01m x 1.68m-
Internal length-2480mm
Internal width-1500mm
Axles-Twin
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Ifor Williams LM105, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the LM105 if...

  • you want one that carries 1,035kg more
  • you want one that is 235kg lighter empty
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.

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Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...

A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM105 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Ifor Williams LM105 carries 1,035kg more and is 235kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM105 is a a general-purpose flatbed trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM105 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Ifor Williams LM105. It is 235kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM105 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Ifor Williams LM105, by 1,035kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM105 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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