Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Bateson Ascot is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 15cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Bateson Ascot is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson Ascot is 15cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 1500mm |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Internal height | 2.22m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 840kg |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, 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 Ascot if...
- you want one that is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 15cm wider inside
A simple two-horse trailer from Bateson, similar in capacity to the maker's Deauville model. At 2300kg gross it stays towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup, which is why it turns up with private owners and small livery yards rather than professional transporters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
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 Ascot and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson Ascot is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 15cm wider inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
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