Head to head
Ifor Williams LM167 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,205kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 295kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,205kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 295kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM167 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 845kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 2655kg | 1450kg |
| Internal bed | 4.77m x 2.25m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM167, 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 LM167 if...
- you want one that carries 1,205kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes 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.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 295kg lighter empty
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 LM167 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,205kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 295kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed 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 LM167 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 295kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM167 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 1,205kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM167 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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