Head to head
Ifor Williams TT3017 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 250kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 weighs 250kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TT3017 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification | 620kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal body | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) | - |
| Payload | - | 2080kg |
| Internal length | - | 3048mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams TT3017, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TT3017 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TT3017 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 250kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TT3017 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3017.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TT3017 or the M-Tec 10ft 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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