Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,370kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 580kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,370kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 580kg more empty.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 43cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 1500mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, 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 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 580kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,370kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 43cm (1.5ft) longer 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 Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,370kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 580kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 580kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,370kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer 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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