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Ifor Williams P6e vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer

The Ifor Williams P6e is 1,078kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,672kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams P6e
Ifor Williams P6e - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer - image: farmcompare.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams P6eM-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
Gross weight750kg3500kg
Unladen weight172kg1250kg
Payload578kg2250kg
Internal bed1.98m x 1.21m-
BrakesUnbraked-
Internal length-3615mm
Internal width-1850mm
Axles-Twin (Knott Avonride)

Sources: Ifor Williams P6e, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the P6e if...

  • you want one that is 1,078kg lighter empty

A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.

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Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,672kg more

A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.

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Full 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P6e and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?

The Ifor Williams P6e is 1,078kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,672kg more. The Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P6e or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?

The Ifor Williams P6e. It is 1,078kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P6e or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?

The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1,672kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6e or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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