Head to head
Ifor Williams P6e vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,522kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P6e is 428kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,522kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 428kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P6e | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 172kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 578kg | 2100kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 1.98m x 1.21m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams P6e, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 428kg 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.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,522kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P6e and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,522kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P6e is 428kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P6e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P6e. It is 428kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P6e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,522kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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