Head to head
Ifor Williams Transporta vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams Transporta is 1.6m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 230kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 1.6m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 230kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Transporta | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1480kg | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 5220mm | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 2236mm | 1850mm |
| Overall length | 6595mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams Transporta, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transporta if...
- you want one that is 1.6m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is 230kg lighter empty
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams Transporta and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams Transporta is 1.6m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 230kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Transporta or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Transporta or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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