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Bateson 35-16 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

The Bateson 35-16 carries 150kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 35-16M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Payload2670kg2520kg
Size16' x 6'2"-
Unladen weight-980kg
Internal length-3.1m
Internal width-1.67m

Sources: Bateson 35-16, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 35-16 if...

  • you want one that carries 150kg more

A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.

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Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...

A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.

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Full 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The Bateson 35-16 carries 150kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The Bateson 35-16, by 150kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 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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