Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody carries 408kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 112kg lighter empty and has a bed 7cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Widebody carries 408kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Widebody is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Widebody weighs 112kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams P8e has a bed 7cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 532kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, Woodford Widebody. 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 112kg lighter empty
- you want one that has a bed 7cm longer
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 Widebody if...
- you want one that carries 408kg more
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P8e and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody carries 408kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 112kg lighter empty and has a bed 7cm longer. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 112kg lighter empty than the Woodford Widebody.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody, by 408kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e or the Woodford Widebody 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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