Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,568kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 382kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,568kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 382kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 532kg | 2100kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, M-Tec 8ft 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 382kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,568kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,568kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 382kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 382kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,568kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e or the M-Tec 8ft 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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