Head to head
Ifor Williams TT3017 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TT3017 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification | 840kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal body | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams TT3017, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 30kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 30kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TT3017 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3017.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TT3017 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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