Head to head
Ifor Williams TT3017 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 590kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 weighs 590kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TT3017 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification | 280kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Internal body | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) | - |
| Payload | - | 470kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams TT3017, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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 2,750kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 590kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams TT3017 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 590kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TT3017 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 590kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3017.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TT3017 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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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