Head to head
Ifor Williams Q Range vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 49cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 300kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 300kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 49cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Q Range | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1000kg (braked Q) | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 300kg (Q6b) | 600kg |
| Internal length | 1.95m (Q6b) | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.22m (Q6b) | 1524mm |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams Q Range, 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 Q Range if...
- you want one that is 300kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 49cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30cm wider inside
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 Q Range and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 49cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 300kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Q Range or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 300kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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