Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 390kg lighter empty and carries 390kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 25cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 390kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 390kg more.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 25cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 7cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 1500mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 390kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 390kg more
- you want one that is 7cm longer inside
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 25cm wider inside
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 GD84 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 390kg lighter empty and carries 390kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 25cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 390kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 390kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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