Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams P5 is 139kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 111kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 139kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 111kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 470kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, 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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 139kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 111kg more
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.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 139kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 111kg more. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; 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 P5 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 139kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 111kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 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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