Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,548kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 402kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,548kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 402kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 532kg | 2080kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3048mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 402kg 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 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,548kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P8e and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,548kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 402kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 402kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,548kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 10ft 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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