Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams P8e is 62kg lighter empty and carries 62kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 62kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P8e carries 62kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 532kg | 470kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, M-Tec 8ft 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 62kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 62kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P8e and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P8e is 62kg lighter empty and carries 62kg more. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 62kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P8e, by 62kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 8ft 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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