Head to head
Ifor Williams P6 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P6 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1000kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Size | 6ft x 4ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams P6, 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 P6 if...
Ifor Williams P6, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The small Ifor Williams general purpose trailer and the forerunner of the current P6e. Householders and gardeners use it for tip runs, garden waste and DIY materials behind almost any car.
Full P6 specifications →Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 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 P6 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P6 is a small general purpose trailer, 6ft x 4ft; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6 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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