Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 35MD carries 915kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 915kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 115kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 1860kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, 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 35MD if...
- you want one that carries 915kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 115kg lighter empty
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
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 35MD and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 35MD carries 915kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 115kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 35MD, by 915kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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