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Bateson Eurostock 326C vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The Bateson Eurostock 326C is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 210kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson Eurostock 326C
Bateson Eurostock 326C - image: fieldfare.co.uk
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson Eurostock 326CM-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight3100kg2700kg
Unladen weight1050kg840kg
Payload2050kg1860kg
Internal length3600mm2480mm
Internal width1710mm1500mm
Axles2Twin
BrakesBraked, 250mm brakesBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)
Internal height1800mm-

Sources: Bateson Eurostock 326C, 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 Eurostock 326C if...

  • you want one that is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 21cm wider inside
  • you want one that carries 190kg more

A 12-foot livestock trailer with a cattle division fitted as standard, aimed at farmers moving cattle or mixed stock in manageable batches. Twin large-section wheels and tyres are shared with Bateson's other Eurostock models for easier parts support.

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Full Eurostock 326C specifications →

Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 210kg lighter empty

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.

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Full 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson Eurostock 326C and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Bateson Eurostock 326C is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 210kg lighter empty. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is a twin-axle livestock trailer with cattle division; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Bateson Eurostock 326C or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Bateson Eurostock 326C.

Which carries more, the Bateson Eurostock 326C or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The Bateson Eurostock 326C, by 190kg.

Can I tow the Bateson Eurostock 326C 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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