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Ifor Williams LM167 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 2,185kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 565kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams LM167
Ifor Williams LM167 - image: Barnwell Trailers Ltd
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams LM167M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight845kg280kg
Payload2655kg470kg
Internal bed4.77m x 2.25m-
Internal length-2440mm
Internal width-1220mm
Axles-Single
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams LM167, 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 LM167 if...

  • you want one that carries 2,185kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross

For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.

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Full LM167 specifications →

Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 565kg 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.

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Full 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM167 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 2,185kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 565kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed 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 LM167 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 565kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM167 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams LM167, by 2,185kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM167 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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