trailer hire brand
M-Tec
M-Tec Engineering is a family-run Irish trailer manufacturer based in County Cavan, building general-purpose box trailers, tipping trailers, flatbeds and livestock trailers for the agricultural and small-building trade across Ireland and the UK. Its trailers are sold mainly through agricultural merchants rather than dedicated trailer showrooms, and it sits below higher-volume UK brands like Ifor Williams on brand recognition.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
Ireland
UK availability
Available in the UK, smaller network
Weight range
750kg - 3,500kg
A growing Irish brand sold through agricultural merchants across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK, rather than a dedicated national trailer dealer network.
What M-Tec builds
M-Tec model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| Twin Axle Range | General purpose box trailers from 8.2ft to 10ft |
| Tipper Range | Hydraulic tipping trailers, 8ft and 10ft |
| Livestock Range | Twin and tri-axle livestock trailers, 12ft and 14ft |
| Flatbed Range | Flatbed trailers from 10ft to 16ft |
How M-Tec compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against M-Tec.
M-Tec vs Ifor Williams
The UK default, and the benchmark every other make gets measured against. Farmers, contractors and hire fleets buy Ifor Williams for galvanised durability, strong resale and the fact that any dealer can get parts on a shelf the same week. Rarely the cheapest option and rarely the wrong one.
M-Tec vs Nugent
The credible head-on alternative to Ifor Williams for working farms and contractors. A heavy chassis, Dual Drive suspension and a reputation for short order-to-delivery times win it buyers who want Ifor-grade toughness without Ifor lead times.
M-Tec vs Bateson
The hydraulic tilt-bed specialist, and a company that has been making trailers since 1934. Avonride independent rubber suspension, full hot-dip galvanising and long-tail spares support make it the pick for buyers who intend to keep a trailer for decades rather than years.
UK companies hiring and selling M-Tec
No listed company has told us they carry M-Tec yet.
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a M-Tec dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, M-Tec. The M-Tec name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.