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Bateson 35-16 vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The Bateson 35-16 carries 2,160kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 35-16M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Payload2670kg510kg
Size16' x 6'2"-
Unladen weight-240kg
Internal length-1820mm
Internal width-1220mm
Axles-Single
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Bateson 35-16, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 2,160kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross

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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.

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Full 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Bateson 35-16 carries 2,160kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Bateson 35-16, by 2,160kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single 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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