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Bateson Ascot vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Bateson Ascot is 75cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 13cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Bateson Ascot is 75cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson Ascot is 13cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 1524mm |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Internal height | 2.22m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, 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 Ascot if...
- you want one that is 75cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 13cm 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 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 Ascot and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson Ascot is 75cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 13cm wider inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
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