Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams P5 is 99kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 151kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 99kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 151kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 510kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1820mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 99kg 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 151kg more
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 99kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 151kg more. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 99kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 151kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the M-Tec 6ft 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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