Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 2,378kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 372kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 2,378kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer weighs 372kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 590kg |
| Payload | 532kg | 2910kg |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.05 x 1.70 |
| Bed height | - | 367mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is 372kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 2,378kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P8e and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 2,378kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 372kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 372kg lighter empty than the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 2,378kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant 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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