Head to head
Ifor Williams P7e vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams P7e is 647kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,303kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 647kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,303kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P7e | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 193kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 557kg | 1860kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 2.21m x 1.21m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams P7e, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 647kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,303kg more
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P7e and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P7e is 647kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,303kg more. The Ifor Williams P7e is a a slightly longer unbraked general-purpose trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P7e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P7e. It is 647kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P7e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,303kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P7e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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