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Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,244kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75
Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer - image: m-tec.ie

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Gross weight750kg2700kg
Payload616kg1860kg
Axles1Twin
Internal bed1790mm x 1110mm-
Unladen weight-840kg
Internal length-2480mm
Internal width-1500mm
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75, 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 TL-AL 1711/75 if...

A compact unbraked-class aluminium trailer for light loads such as garden machinery or small quads, bought by tradespeople and private users who want something towable behind a car. It is one of the smallest trailers in Bockmann's TL-AL utility range.

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Full TL-AL 1711/75 specifications →

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

  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,244kg more

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 Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,244kg more. The Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 is a small aluminium low-loader box trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,244kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann TL-AL 1711/75 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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