Head to head
Ifor Williams LM167 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 245kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 555kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 245kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 555kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM167 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 845kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2655kg | 2100kg |
| Internal bed | 4.77m x 2.25m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM167, 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 LM167 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 555kg more
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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
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 LM167 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 245kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 555kg more. The Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed 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 LM167 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM167 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 555kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM167 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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