Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 750kg |
| Axles | twin axle | Single |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 280kg |
| Payload | - | 470kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single 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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