Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams P8e is 22kg lighter empty and carries 22kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 22kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P8e carries 22kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 532kg | 510kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1820mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single 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 22kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 22kg more
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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P8e and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P8e is 22kg lighter empty and carries 22kg more. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 22kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P8e, by 22kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single 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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