Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 570kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 570kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 2100kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 570kg 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.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35-16 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 570kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 35-16, by 570kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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