Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 150kg lighter empty and carries 150kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 27cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 150kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 27cm wider inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 150kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 11cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 1524mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 150kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 150kg more
- you want one that is 11cm 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 27cm wider inside
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 150kg lighter empty and carries 150kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 27cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 150kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 150kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the M-Tec 8ft 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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