Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,161kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 839kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,161kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 839kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 2520kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
- you want one that is 839kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 2,161kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,161kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 839kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 839kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 2,161kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 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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