Head to head
Ifor Williams Q Range vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.15m (4ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 680kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 680kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 1.15m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Q Range | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1000kg (braked Q) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 300kg (Q6b) | 980kg |
| Internal length | 1.95m (Q6b) | 3.1m |
| Internal width | 1.22m (Q6b) | 1.67m |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams Q Range, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Q Range if...
- you want one that is 680kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.15m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams Q Range and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.15m (4ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 680kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Q Range or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 680kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Q Range or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 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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