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Ifor Williams P8e vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The Ifor Williams P8e is 622kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,328kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams P8e
Ifor Williams P8e - image: blains.co.uk
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams P8eM-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight750kg2700kg
Unladen weight218kg840kg
Payload532kg1860kg
BrakesUnbrakedBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)
Internal bed2.51m x 1.45m-
Internal length-2480mm
Internal width-1500mm
Axles-Twin

Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, 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 P8e if...

  • you want one that is 622kg 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.

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Full P8e specifications →

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 1,328kg 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.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P8e and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Ifor Williams P8e is 622kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,328kg more. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 622kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,328kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e 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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