Head to head
Ifor Williams P6e vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams P8e has a bed 53cm (1.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams P6e is 46kg lighter empty and carries 46kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams P8e has a bed 53cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P8e weighs 46kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P6e carries 46kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P6e | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 172kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 578kg | 532kg |
| Internal bed | 1.98m x 1.21m | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams P6e, Ifor Williams P8e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P6e if...
- you want one that is 46kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 46kg more
A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that has a bed 53cm (1.5ft) longer
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P6e and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e has a bed 53cm (1.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams P6e is 46kg lighter empty and carries 46kg more. The Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P6e or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P6e. It is 46kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P8e.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P6e or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P6e, by 46kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6e or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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