Head to head
Ifor Williams P7e vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams P7e is 357kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,250kg heavier gross and carries 893kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 357kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 893kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P7e | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 193kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 557kg | 1450kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 2.21m x 1.21m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams P7e, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P7e if...
- you want one that is 357kg lighter empty
For buyers who find the P6e's bed a little short for longer items like ladders or fencing panels, on the same unbraked 750kg chassis.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 893kg more
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P7e and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P7e is 357kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,250kg heavier gross and carries 893kg more. The Ifor Williams P7e is a a slightly longer unbraked general-purpose trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P7e or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P7e. It is 357kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P7e or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 893kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P7e or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft 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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